I spent hours last night reading just about every thread here about W124's.
If I buy a W124 for less than £1,000, then three thing jump out at me:
1/ if the diff fails, then the car is scrap (£1,000 to repair).
2/ If the loom fails, then the car is scrap (£600 to repair).
3/ If the suspension fails, then it is either an expensive job to repair or a tricky and time comsuming DIY job.
Have I got all of this correct?
How can I avoid buying a car with diff/loom/suspension issues?
Thanks.
No to the "Have I got all of this correct?" question.
1) I don't think diff failure is a big issue at all. Rare to happen & if it does they are availble in their millions for peanuts from breakers.
2) Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the wiring loom issue only affects post facelift cars with M104 engines, E280s & E320s.
3) Self leveling rear suspension? More of an issue than diffs but if it's working chances are it'll stay that way I think.