1993 - W124 - 300CE Photos

[Bill_33]

Just thought that I would post a few photos that I took this weekend.

Light was about 19:00 hrs Sunday evening in Hampshire

(i.e. not too bright)

 

[The Boss]

incredible...

i know some of you moan about how i complain about the new cars, but **** that, show me any modern merc that has so much class!!!

wow

 

[Bill_33]

Still cannot decide on the indicators - orange or white

?????????????????

orange = original

It needs a new radio mast, (debating with myself wether to fix the old one and save £100) and there is slight bubbling, (Oh dear, bugger), around the radio mast hole, (not really worth messing with yet!)
Apart from that rust is very minor and down to the odd stone chip that has spider-ed a little.
The n/s front wing has been replaced and /or repainted - there is a slight shade difference - although when I tested it with my newly acquired "paint gauge" it has been painted to a very similar micron thickness to the rest of the car...so done at a good body shop
The inside is really really good and all the usual stuff works except for the AC being "not too cold"

The engine bay needs a bit of a clean, but the underneath is really good.

Oh, and finally, at 117,000 miles it drives like a "new car"

just incredible value for money!

 

[The Boss]

what happened to the ruby red baby?

um.. fix up the lil issues and enjoy value appreciation driving for every mile..

when did you get it?

its very nice..

some more pics would be great to see.

and defo Orange indicators.... i know you prefer the clears, but orange seem to just be the finishing touch to this car, whilst the clear ones look tooo blunt etc.. each to their own!

 

[Smiley]

Still cannot decide on the indicators - orange or white

?????????????????

orange = original

It needs a new radio mast, (debating with myself wether to fix the old one and save £100) and there is slight bubbling, (Oh dear, bugger), around the radio mast hole, (not really worth messing with yet!)
Apart from that rust is very minor and down to the odd stone chip that has spider-ed a little.
The n/s front wing has been replaced and /or repainted - there is a slight shade difference - although when I tested it with my newly acquired "paint gauge" it has been painted to a very similar micron thickness to the rest of the car...so done at a good body shop
The inside is really really good and all the usual stuff works except for the AC being "not too cold"

The engine bay needs a bit of a clean, but the underneath is really good.

Oh, and finally, at 117,000 miles it drives like a "new car"

just incredible value for money!

You should be able to fix the aerial; they are very robust. If not take a look at Nick's euromerc site - he has them at £50 I think.
Dont leave the rust around the aerial it will get worse and worse. Quite tricky to get rid of once it gets a hold. Maybe want to get the metal cut out and re-welded in to fix it once and for all. Just rubbing down and spraying over will only solve it for a couple of years.

 

[Bill_33]

what happened to the ruby red baby?

um.. fix up the lil issues and enjoy value appreciation driving for every mile..

when did you get it?

its very nice..

some more pics would be great to see.

and defo Orange indicators.... i know you prefer the clears, but orange seem to just be the finishing touch to this car, whilst the clear ones look tooo blunt etc.. each to their own!

Morning DV, the Ruby Red one, (Almandine Red Metallic - 512?), is not me although I have a TE in that colour.

Please remember that photos always make the car look good.......OK is it very clean and I have spent a good few hours on it getting it as good as I can make it.............but it is not like your stuff, (e.g. your W124 Cab), as all the Mercs that I buy and enjoy are in the £2,000 to £4,000 price bracket.

I like to "moderately" work on them, (they are always worst that on first inspection), until I have done what I feel is needed, I enjoy driving them but like to move to another after a few months.
It gives me pleasure to "sort" a W124 and then pass it on to the next owner.......hoping that it will not end up the way of many W124s these days, (i.e. being scrapped or broken).

The age "problems" are now well know and do not bother me as they can be fixed relatively cheaply if you do as much work yourself as you can and keep away from the main Dealers.

I do, however, fancy a 560SEC, and I have seen a few nice ones around for little money.................and then one day a W124 Cab will come my way?

But I cannot see me ever deserting the W124s as I feel that not only are they one of the best Mercs ever, tbut hey are also one of the best modern classics that can be owned and used on a regular basis for very little money

Cheers

 

[The Boss]

Ah apologies.. must be Alpair..

im poss in same boat, where i would the happiest guy on the planet if i had a fleet of a w124 saloon, estate, coupe, and cabrio...

wow...

Though i do like the new CL, its just too big for me, and the clk/e class coupe too small.. hence a true e class coupe wuld have been perfect.

How long ave you have the car...

nice colour.. very refreshing.. freinds father had same colour in a saloon w124, but they sold it, having retained their w123 model and bought the new e class saloon in 08..

oh well... good service n parts/service at cars with stars!

Morning DV, the Ruby Red one, (Almandine Red Metallic - 512?), is not me although I have a TE in that colour.

Please remember that photos always make the car look good.......OK is it very clean and I have spent a good few hours on it getting it as good as I can make it.............but it is not like your stuff, (e.g. your W124 Cab), as all the Mercs that I buy and enjoy are in the £2,000 to £4,000 price bracket.

I like to "moderately" work on them, (they are always worst that on first inspection), until I have done what I feel is needed, I enjoy driving them but like to move to another after a few months.
It gives me pleasure to "sort" a W124 and then pass it on to the next owner.......hoping that it will not end up the way of many W124s these days, (i.e. being scrapped or broken).

The age "problems" are now well know and do not bother me as they can be fixed relatively cheaply if you do as much work yourself as you can and keep away from the main Dealers.

I do, however, fancy a 560SEC, and I have seen a few nice ones around for little money.................and then one day a W124 Cab will come my way?

But I cannot see me ever deserting the W124s as I feel that not only are they one of the best Mercs ever, tbut hey are also one of the best modern classics that can be owned and used on a regular basis for very little money

Cheers

 

[MD5]

But I cannot see me ever deserting the W124s as I feel that not only are they one of the best Mercs ever, tbut hey are also one of the best modern classics that can be owned and used on a regular basis for very little money

Cheers

I agree. Love the colour, Bill - is it pearl or diamond blue?

 

[Bill_33]

I agree. Love the colour, Bill - is it pearl or diamond blue?

Pearl - 348 in Mercedes parlance

The colour is so Soothing........in fact my wife says it send me to sleep and that I drive it like a retraitée, (a retired French person)

 

[blondebier]

Very nice looking car Bill.

I'd keep the orange lights. They look cool and suit the car.
(IMHO clear indicators are almost as bad as Lexus rear lights... )

 

[Bill_33]

Very nice looking car Bill.

I'd keep the orange lights. They look cool and suit the car.
(IMHO clear indicators are almost as bad as Lexus rear lights... )

Thanks - orange it is then - I always prefer the original anyway

Thanks for the comments - I remember you Pearl Estate - how is your A Classe?

 

[blondebier]

Thanks for the comments - I remember you Pearl Estate - how is your A Classe?

It's great. The wife loves it. It's super frugal - buy far the cheapest car we've ever run. We get around 600 miles out of a tank and it's £35 to tax.
As long as nothing blows up it'll be a keeper for sure.