Came across this low mileage diesel on eBay. Other end of the country for me but might be a good car for members who are nearer to it. It is a low spec diesel
Low mileage W211
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Virtually a brand new car for 7 grand....
That's not bad for £7k. The mileage is low enough that you probably have another 60k+ miles before you have to start thinking about the SBC pump going.
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There is another listing on the sellers eBay for the same car but 3 days left at £7250 or the link above with 8 days but a price of £6999
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It looks like it has Artico interior, will it crack at around 50K miles?
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Maybe but it won’t cost a lot to repair a section .
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Check out the German taxis still rolling about after 500,000 kms. Artico was put in because it wears better than leather. It might crack if left in heat and sun, but a trimmer can repair a panel for very little money.
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I’d highlight the colour of the veneer as proof of dry, dark storage. Good in itself but a likely indicator of low rust.
The problem: who wants to take a train to Angus, just north of Dundee, Scotland to pick up a motor?
The problem: who wants to take a train to Angus, just north of Dundee, Scotland to pick up a motor?
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Hmmmmm. (Did I mention I just love W211?!) It would need four new tyres for sure (think the ad implies that are the originals, so almost 20 years old) And SBC to take into account. I have asked for the VIN
And would it turn up...........
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Plus all fluidsHmmmmm. (Did I mention I just love W211?!) It would need four new tyres for sure (think the ad implies that are the originals, so almost 20 years old) And SBC to take into account. I have asked for the VIN
And would it turn up...........
But such great cars
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I read it that there were new Michelins put on the car because of age related perishing of the original tyresHmmmmm. (Did I mention I just love W211?!) It would need four new tyres for sure (think the ad implies that are the originals, so almost 20 years old) And SBC to take into account. I have asked for the VIN
And would it turn up...........
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DIY about £150-200 for all fluids ?
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On the second advert, it does imply that a little more clearly. I have asked in any case
So £500'ish for us ham-fisted mortals? (aka get the garage to do it)
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How come the Artico on my CLK started cracking at 55K miles?
My 190B has original MBTex, no cracks, some stitching undone and a little grubby, not bad for a 64 year old car.
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You would easily do it
Engine oil £30+
Brake fluid £20 ?
Coolant ?
Diff Oil £30
ATF, if it’s the 5g box , you could pump it out the engine bay dipstick tube with a Pela pump £60
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Is this the Valeo radiator era that leaked into the gearbox ?.
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I thank you for your confidence, but DIY on this ort of thing is not for me. I am great in the kitchen and fairly competent on IT related issues, but oily stuff where safety is involved? I'd be worrying about "what if!" and "did I?" when my loved one was driving it!
The radiator question had popped in my head too. Quite easy to identify from a pic if I decide to take it further (Sad I know, but not keen on the colour)
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It’s always safest if you get your other half to test drive it just in case , especially if you have tackled brakes and critical stuff .
Especially if you were to get injured how would you then rectify what went wrong ?
I love threads like these.
Someone posts up a perfect condition car with absolutely nothing wrong with it for a bargain price and everyone starts trying to pick holes in it.
Brake pump needs changing in future, seats that are perfect will need repairing on day, maybe it needs new tyres, all the fluids etc replacing, it’s too far away
Someone posts up a perfect condition car with absolutely nothing wrong with it for a bargain price and everyone starts trying to pick holes in it.
Brake pump needs changing in future, seats that are perfect will need repairing on day, maybe it needs new tyres, all the fluids etc replacing, it’s too far away
