Frank O' Phile
Active Member
My records of budget motoring with a 1989 W124 200E.
18-Mar-07 BOUGHT FOR £500.00 (one owner FSH, mostly MB. Bought on eBay, never looked at it, and I was the only bidder).
30-Mar-07 wiper 24" (about £8 GSF)
31-Mar-07 rotor arm dizzy cap £17.39
21-Apr-07 door check strap £8.70
14-May-07 rainbow LX120 speakers 100W £61.94 (SOUNDS GREAT! see other thread)
13-Jul-07 mot £50.00 failed on exhaust and bracket.
19-Jul-07 exhaust down pipe & fitting kit £88.13 (GSF)
20-Jul-07 exhaust bracket £13.04 (GENUINE MB!)
08-Sep-07 ignition leads £55.50 (GSF)
07-Feb-08 fixed odometer £0.00 was showing 129,822 for the last couple of years.
08-Feb-08 s\h o\s wing £15.00 (local scrap yard, shame about the other side)
other stuff, I had the tracking done and 3 tyres for about £200. It also did another trip to France and again without any complaint, although it did need a top up of oil.
CURRENT TOTAL £1,212.49 and includes the car!
With insurance at under £200 fully comp, and tax being whatever it is, that's what I call cheap motoring.
What else can you get for a shade over a grand. Next year I would expect it to be even cheaper as all the big jobs have been done and, of course, the purchase price is included.
Still to do..... replace n\s\f wing, find that bit of hose between airfilter and rad, possibly replace front bushes (see what next MOt throws up). Due another oil\filter change and will do auto box as well.
Its a pleasure to drive and to own. Everything thing works (apart from passenger door lock) including the sun roof, no leaks anywhere and it always starts. The one detail I like about it is, not only does it have the original tools, and in the original tool roll, but that they are still in the original plastic bag (albeit somewhat used). Are these available from MB? Is there a part number, Malcolm?
Looking forward to the next year(s).
18-Mar-07 BOUGHT FOR £500.00 (one owner FSH, mostly MB. Bought on eBay, never looked at it, and I was the only bidder).
fix osf door trim £0.00
top up coolant £0.00
23-Mar-07 f\o\s winder mech £40.00 (second hand off fleaBay)
elec aerial £33.00 (GSF)
24-Mar-07 sony cd player £30.00 (second hand locally)
sony lead £15.00 (some local shop, only for locals)
27-Mar-07 oil\air filter £12.23
30-Mar-07 wiper 24" (about £8 GSF)
plugs x 4
trip to france. No faults in 1400 miles average 32.5 mpg
31-Mar-07 rotor arm dizzy cap £17.39
21-Apr-07 door check strap £8.70
repair central locking air leak in boot £0.00
06-May-07 10W tail bulbs £1.25
14-May-07 rainbow LX120 speakers 100W £61.94 (SOUNDS GREAT! see other thread)
paint air filter cover. £0.00
23-May-07 aerial fixing rubber £1.80 (gsf)
rear brake pads £16.00 no difference,
24-May-07 hand brake shoes £13.51 (GSF)
13-Jul-07 mot £50.00 failed on exhaust and bracket.
19-Jul-07 exhaust down pipe & fitting kit £88.13 (GSF)
20-Jul-07 exhaust bracket £13.04 (GENUINE MB!)
08-Sep-07 ignition leads £55.50 (GSF)
07-Feb-08 fixed odometer £0.00 was showing 129,822 for the last couple of years.
08-Feb-08 s\h o\s wing £15.00 (local scrap yard, shame about the other side)
illuminated sun visors £5.00
21-Feb-08 s\h ovp relay £35.00 (mercman southampton)
other stuff, I had the tracking done and 3 tyres for about £200. It also did another trip to France and again without any complaint, although it did need a top up of oil.
CURRENT TOTAL £1,212.49 and includes the car!
With insurance at under £200 fully comp, and tax being whatever it is, that's what I call cheap motoring.
What else can you get for a shade over a grand. Next year I would expect it to be even cheaper as all the big jobs have been done and, of course, the purchase price is included.
Still to do..... replace n\s\f wing, find that bit of hose between airfilter and rad, possibly replace front bushes (see what next MOt throws up). Due another oil\filter change and will do auto box as well.
Its a pleasure to drive and to own. Everything thing works (apart from passenger door lock) including the sun roof, no leaks anywhere and it always starts. The one detail I like about it is, not only does it have the original tools, and in the original tool roll, but that they are still in the original plastic bag (albeit somewhat used). Are these available from MB? Is there a part number, Malcolm?
Looking forward to the next year(s).
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