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  1. Roderick Plinge

    Someone keyed my car.

    That's awful mate - I'm so sorry. I was angry enough when some idiot snapped the badge off my 190. I can't imagine how angry you feel though! How pointless is vandalism of this nature??? When at university I remember returning with my friend to his parked car to find someone vandalising it. He...
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    Another winter tyre thread

    Haha! superb! I should imagine there were more skidmarks in his boxers than there were at the end of the runway!
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    Another winter tyre thread

    I must apologise sincerely - I left the stable door open and my wife got out again! She's a little tinker, frightening people like that!
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    Drink Drivers

    My cousin is an A&E consultant at Addenbrookes. You'd be surprised just how many deaths are caused by drink driving. It's appalling. Mobile phones are another pest and I'm sure the majority of idiots who get stopped using their phone in some way feel that they have been victimised. Here's a...
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    Non-fault accident

    A woman ran in the back of my girlfriends Volvo S60 and the damage to her car was considerable, while the damage to my girlfriends was aist invisible. HOWEVER, just to make sure everything was ok I had the car checked at a reputable local garage and the panel beneath the bumper was severely...
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    A lot of car for little money!

    In the struggle to find a replacement for my beloved Volvo 240 I looked at a number of these cars but ended up with another W124 which, conscious of the obvious cliches about "hewn-from-granite", I feel is a better car. Not as fast, or economical, and still rusty, but just better engineered. My...
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    Bargain W124 E280?

    I am tempted! But only if I'm comfortable with being homeless! My missus would be less than impressed. I have a 1990 260e in black with only 59k on the clock and one previous owner, mint condition and she calls it "the hearse"! The woman is uneducated.
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    S500L lot of car for not a lot of dosh

    I love these cars! And this is the model I would have. I owned a 420SE and I've always been a big fan of the S Class models. I've just bought a W124 diesel estate but I seriously considered an S Class 320 CDi - but I'd struggle to get my tools in the boot!
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    Possible cheap E55k project for a Yorkshire chap?

    Looks like a good project for somebody. And at the moment a cheap car. I've never taken on a project like this before, but damage such as this wouldn't put me off buying the vehicle.
  10. Roderick Plinge

    Optimistic Garage?

    Obviously they've been watching far too much Wheeler Dealers! The G Is a great truck, but I wouldn't pay anything like that figure for a one of that age unless it was completely showroom condition. But I needn't worry as I don't have £18k!!
  11. Roderick Plinge

    190 boot lid...

    Thanks John Jones Jr! I thnk I'm going to adjust the lock and buy a new seal which wouldn't be a bad thing.
  12. Roderick Plinge

    190 boot lid...

    Cheers Balge! Much appreciated.:thumb:
  13. Roderick Plinge

    190 boot lid...

    The boot lid on my 190 requires a fairly hefty 'slam' before it will shut, and yet the lid on my 260e closes with the lightest of touches. The boot is very slightly proud of the passenger rear wing, although I know for a fact the vehicle has had no accident damage. Could the boot be twisted? The...
  14. Roderick Plinge

    Waxoiled ?

    Waxoyl... I just had a quote today to professionally Waxoyl and underseal my '93 K reg 190 - £395+VAT. Initially I thought wow! especially as it's only guaranteed for five years but then I guess that's not a bad price for the work involved as they estimate five hours to do the job thoroughly.
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    W124 300 Diesel estate....worth a punt?

    Well I collected my E300 diesel yesterday and took it straight for an MoT. Everything was going swimmingly well with perfect emissions and not even a single advisory when the tester reached the rear subframe with an "oh f***!". The front mounts had rotted and become detached from the chassis. A...
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    W124 300 Diesel estate....worth a punt?

    Morning all, a long time since my last post and the scrapping of my beloved but bedraggled 420se! Since then I've purchased a 1990 W124 260e saloon in black with only one owner and 50k on the clock, and a 190 1.8 manual in white with only 98k on the clock. I'm now purchasing a 1992 300 diesel...
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    Dedicated W126 Forum

    Thanks for the tip again, I received a quote of £745 for stainless with a lifetime guarantee.:thumb:
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    Mercedes W124 260e *29,000 genuine miles only* timewarp condition

    Green with jealousy! Wow! I don't believe it! I thought my car had a low mileage at 47k but this is incredible. :eek: This has to be worth the reserve and then some, surely? I mean even at double the reserve you're getting a 'REAL' Mercedes with 3 year old car mileage. A quality car. I've...
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    Dedicated W126 Forum

    I've sent them an email. I'll let you know how I get on. Many thanks again.:thumb:
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    Dedicated W126 Forum

    Many thanks, yes I did. I haven't tried them yet, but the price you quote is extremely competitive. I've tried a company local to me and they quoted £800 for a stainless system, and £600 for mild steel. I'm sure that's not the cheapest I'll find! Went out in the car yesterday and the drivers...
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