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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    Right so, this is going to be back to plan B then. Retrieve the car to Scotland find somewhere to store it and work on it over time, with a very long term view. I totally understand the arguments to avoid it, but as the car is costing me nothing in the first place and it has an intrinsic cash...
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    The more I look into this as an option i'm now not at all sure. You talk to one group and they say yes it'll be fine. I've also now spoken to 3 specialists and all three have warned against it, between rust and recommissioning costs. Does anybody on here use them as daily drivers and if so are...
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    W123 CE/CD/Coupe various rubbers/seals

    I think it's part 6. The scraper seal that goes between the door skin and the windows. I know the door ones are goosed, but not sure about the rear ones. Thanks.
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    W123 CE/CD/Coupe various rubbers/seals

    I'm hunting two sets of window scraper seals for a 123 280ce?
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    The plan would be to get it through an MOT (hopefully) and then slowly deal with all the various issues. Lord save us at 10mpg i'd hope to be flying about.! 20's not great, but then I only now get 23 in the Boxster. :-) Yup it's just the spring that's bust. Are there specialist breakers about?
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    If somebody sees the car and says it's worth sorting then I have a local specialist who looks after our C180 and the Boxster. The problem is if I get the car over here and find it's not viable, then i'm stuck with a big car i've no storage for. They're calling me back so I hope they'll be able...
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    Hi Charles, that's what worries me, i've just brought an old unloved Boxster back to life. And you're right, parts from Porsche half the time have been cheaper. Where would I find the parts catalogue? You're right that's invaluable. Those online suppliers are a great source, at least you can...
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    Hi Graeme, the only bit I forgot to mention is the car is located in Downpartick, N Ireland and i'm in Stirling. Does anybody on here know of any specialists in N Ireland that would inspect it?
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    1984 280CE Advise please?

    Hi, sorry if this type of question was been asked often. I'm inheriting / being given an 1984 280ce with about 100k on the clock. It failed it's last MOT in 2007 due to emissions. It then was taken of the road and stored under a tarp for a few years. The current owner bought it, took the...
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    C123 Window rubbers

    Hi, I to am looking for these, is there an good online source? Or is the main dealer the best bet? Thanks, Andrew.
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    2012 C180 1.8 Estate Fuel Economy?

    Yup... a Passat diesel... Now I know we'll defiantly not get the 48mpg it got... the loss of MPG is more than made up for with the comfort and toys. :-) I'll have a the car for the weekend.... wonder what effect I can have on it all.?.?
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    2012 C180 1.8 Estate Fuel Economy?

    Hi, ok but should she not be at the higher side of things, as she is only motorway? It was the previous owner that tootled about in it. Granted she does have the 18" wheels. To be honnest the MPG is not a big concern, but I did seem to be low compared to the official figures.
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    2012 C180 1.8 Estate Fuel Economy?

    Hi, Sorry if this has been answered to death else where. We've now had the C180 for a week now. And love it. But are a tad surprised at the fuel economy. My wife uses it for commuting. Her commute is over an hour on motorway. She's been taking it easy and at a push has managed 38mpg...
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    iPhone mount for a 2012 C Class?

    Funny I was just about to post this... ProClip*Mercedes Benz*C-Class (180-320)*2012*604615*|*Brodit I've always used the Brodit mounts. But not keen on them if they look to aftermarket.
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    iPhone mount for a 2012 C Class?

    Hi, Can anybody recommend an iPhone mount for a C Class? Thanks, Andrew.
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