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210's can rust every bit as badly! I've seen cars which you could stick your fingers through the inner wings and sills. Spring perches literally shearing off is no myth either, I was talking to a mechanic who was repairing them on a 210 a few weeks ago.
I've only seen light bubbling around the bootlid and arches on E39's, I imagine its preventable with touching up stone chips and cleaning properly?
I've only seen light bubbling around the bootlid and arches on E39's, I imagine its preventable with touching up stone chips and cleaning properly?
Laidback66 said:
Got to say it looks clean and tidy.
Tyre prices caused me to nearly spill my tea!
Should serve as a truly superb chariot across Europe. I await the reports
Oh and I am surprised there has been no consternation at the description of it driving like a W124
It is tidy - three car parking dings that Dent Devils could sort out in an hour. However, herself informs me that Italians like to park their cars by touch, so I won't do anything on that until we're back home.Tyre prices caused me to nearly spill my tea!
Should serve as a truly superb chariot across Europe. I await the reports
Oh and I am surprised there has been no consternation at the description of it driving like a W124
Tyres - in 235/55R17 which is +1.something percent on circumference - can be done for about £110 each, so that's the sensible step.
Well, it's like a W124 but much moreso, sort of a continuation of where MB was back then: solid, understated, refined and cossetting rather than direct and engaging. I suppose technically, it's more W126-inspired, but I haven't driven one of those.
DSLiverpool said:
Chaps this has really caught my eye, what are the weak spots - looks lush
http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
body and paintwork looks very odd to me, something not right about it.http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
harry kular said:
Slightly O/T, but can anyone provide a good source for w124 body parts? I need to replace the rear bumper impact strip on my estate after a liaison with our wall at the hands of my wife....
I had front and rear s124 impact strips last year. From what I remember fronts were easy to get pattern replacements cheap... rear we ended up going genuine.Blown2CV said:
DSLiverpool said:
Chaps this has really caught my eye, what are the weak spots - looks lush
http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
body and paintwork looks very odd to me, something not right about it.http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
No megabucks parcel shelf rust on the saloons - coupes only? - other than rust and worn suspension there isn't much to go wrong.
420 is supposed to be the smoothest of the V8s but I'd always want at least a 500, and I reckon I'd prefer to spend a bit more to get a more collectible lower-miles specimen... is there a chance the 420 will be difficult to sell due to everyone else always wanting a 500/560 as well?
Double the price
Triple the price
Oh, and get dictator flag masts
andy43 said:
Blown2CV said:
DSLiverpool said:
Chaps this has really caught my eye, what are the weak spots - looks lush
http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
body and paintwork looks very odd to me, something not right about it.http://www.globalautomobiles.co.uk/used-cars/merce...
So, I was faffing about on GoCompare last night doing some quotes... I saw a Bentley Mulsanne (1985-ish model year) going for five grand so thought I'd try a quote for a laugh.
£750.
To put that into context, I'm a recently new driver (December), 26 years old, no NCB. It'd cost me about £50 less to get myself insured on a 1.2 Panda.
So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so fuel consumption isn't an issue, I just want something to waft around in at weekends.
£750.
To put that into context, I'm a recently new driver (December), 26 years old, no NCB. It'd cost me about £50 less to get myself insured on a 1.2 Panda.
So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so fuel consumption isn't an issue, I just want something to waft around in at weekends.
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So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so...
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Wait, what?
As above, I think that when it comes to repair bills and part costs these old buses are in another league to things like Merc S classes, BMW 7s or Audi A8s. I may be talking crap, mind!
So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so...
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Wait, what?
As above, I think that when it comes to repair bills and part costs these old buses are in another league to things like Merc S classes, BMW 7s or Audi A8s. I may be talking crap, mind!
andy43 said:
Decent car, notwithstanding the dull-looking silver and no leather, but the real crime against sanity is the crack-pipe pricing. 12grand? 12 fking grand... merseyside... 12 grand. I'll pass thanks.
GeordieInExile said:
So, I was faffing about on GoCompare last night doing some quotes... I saw a Bentley Mulsanne (1985-ish model year) going for five grand so thought I'd try a quote for a laugh.
£750.
To put that into context, I'm a recently new driver (December), 26 years old, no NCB. It'd cost me about £50 less to get myself insured on a 1.2 Panda.
So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so fuel consumption isn't an issue, I just want something to waft around in at weekends.
not terrifying at all providing you have many times the cost of the car sat in the bank and with nothing else to spend it on. £750.
To put that into context, I'm a recently new driver (December), 26 years old, no NCB. It'd cost me about £50 less to get myself insured on a 1.2 Panda.
So... how terrifying are these things to live with on a daily basis? It wouldn't be a daily driver so fuel consumption isn't an issue, I just want something to waft around in at weekends.
andy43 said:
"The spare wheel has never been used"It has rusty bolt holes for never being used, balancing weights and paint on the tyre.
£12,000!?? It hasn't even got dustcaps.
Edited by Jim the Sunderer on Sunday 3rd August 21:18
Jim the Sunderer said:
andy43 said:
"The spare wheel has never been used"It has rusty bolt holes for never being used.
Jim the Sunderer said:
"The spare wheel has never been used"
It has rusty bolt holes for never being used, balancing weights and paint on the tyre.
£12,000!?? It hasn't even got dustcaps.
My local dealer, so,d my 760 to them last yearIt has rusty bolt holes for never being used, balancing weights and paint on the tyre.
£12,000!?? It hasn't even got dustcaps.
Edited by Jim the Sunderer on Sunday 3rd August 21:18
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