W124 Mercedes

w124man

MrCostington wrote: »

The forum is worth it alone IMO, so many helpful people there.

Yes indeed. I remember your post on the spark plug! The technical help is great and you can poke the Brits about Brexit and Boris, sit back and watch them fall over each other! Then there are the two or three members who think EV's are the answer ..... Great craic!!

eagle owl

Hello, owned and ran a W124 1992 230e auto as one of our 2 family cars - for 8 years - loved it , especially as we are living in the city- it has a very good turning circle which is surprising given the length.... anyhow would be interested in opinions- failed NCT in April 2019 for front coil springs. and corrosion all on offside front - got a quote for 600 euro for the corrosion from a professional shop....at the time put into storage and bought a 2005 C180 ..now it is decision time as losing storage- is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ? what other items to look for - getting it assessed next week on a ramp... jacking points are good - one of the rear sub frame mounts was done in 2016 (ex UK car - car here in 2007) . Not a classic til july 2022 130, 000 miles -....I guessing it is only worth around 1000 at the present? The paintwork is ok - some faults including a door which has a reddish hue - see photo- but I like the colour and dark blue interior, and plastic alloys ! Thanks in advance...paul

_ptashek_

eagle owl wrote: »

is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ?

If you need to ask the question, then it probably isn't
But seriously though - if you have the money to spend, don't mind never getting it back, like the car and will use it, then why not?

P.S: broken springs every 50k miles is "normal" on the W124 because of the sideways bending workout they get...

w124man

eagle owl wrote: »

Hello, owned and ran a W124 1992 230e auto as one of our 2 family cars - for 8 years - loved it , especially as we are living in the city- it has a very good turning circle which is surprising given the length.... anyhow would be interested in opinions- failed NCT in April 2019 for front coil springs. and corrosion all on offside front - got a quote for 600 euro for the corrosion from a professional shop....at the time put into storage and bought a 2005 C180 ..now it is decision time as losing storage- is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ? what other items to look for - getting it assessed next week on a ramp... jacking points are good - one of the rear sub frame mounts was done in 2016 (ex UK car - car here in 2007) . Not a classic til july 2022 130, 000 miles -....I guessing it is only worth around 1000 at the present? The paintwork is ok - some faults including a door which has a reddish hue - see photo- but I like the colour and dark blue interior, and plastic alloys ! Thanks in advance...paul

Coil springs break on these cars just like any other. Took me an hour to change two fronts on my E200 and can be bought for €100 a pair.

If you can do all the work yourself then invest in the car. If you cant then sell it on.

Can I have first dibs please?

ba_barabus

w124man wrote: »

Can I have first dibs please?

In before me! Can I have second dibs!

I've booked my pretty much worthless but otherwise charming 1997 C180 in to have some minor scuffs sorted after Christmas, minor scuffs being both sides and front and rear bumpers resprayed

The paint will be worth more than the car it's stuck to! Still love it:cool:

eagle owl

Thanks for the replies - I'll keep both of your interests in mind. Unfortunately don't have the means or talent for that sort of work (don't even have a garage or a flat driveway...). Whilst up on the garage ramp, I'll photograph the failed corrosion bits..

Bandito909

Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...

Bandito909

Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...

Bandito909

Progress...

Bandito909

Rear

Andrew33

Bandito909 wrote: »

Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...

Nice car, nice to see another with keep fit windows!

RobAMerc

Bandito909 wrote: »

Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...

you'll be shocked how a good clean will bring up the interior of a car, and you tube is chock full of useful tips on it. Magic spong and white vinegar is brilliant

Baby wipes are unreal for getting dirt out of a dashbord ( and your runners ) - hate to think what they are doing to a babies arse !

Bandito909

If only the exterior was as simple...

w124man

Bandito909 wrote: »

If only the exterior was as simple...

I've only ever seen one estate with two untouched, unrusted rear side windows

Andrew33

Bandito909 wrote: »

If only the exterior was as simple...

Fair play to you for saving it.

Bandito909

Starting to look a bit better...

Andrew33

Bandito909 wrote: »

Starting to look a bit better...

Very nice. You can do mine when you’re finished :-)