DiksmuideSteve
Member
Dear All,
I owned a pristine 230E in thistle green back in 1998 (A 1984). I lived in Tonbridge and used it as my daily to Enfield! It was sold on to a mechanic at the Tonbridge MB Dealership; I got myself a Smart Car which drastically reduced my running costs.
FastForward nearly 20 years, and I'm now living in Belgium. I've just sold my beloved '78 MkIV Mini that I have had for the past five years. Now it's time for a change. Back in 1998, it was a mini that I sold prior to me getting the W123.
So.? I have a healthy budget. It's nearly Christmas, so prices are at a low point. I'm very excited!
I've been looking to get my second W123 for about six months, and being on mainland europe, there's 1000's to choose from.
I belonged to the classic mini forum, and it was invaluable. That's why I've started early, in advance of getting the new car.
It's always 'love at first sight' for me with my cars, so I'm not looking for anything specific, just from the W123 stable. Diesel vs Petrol is always a conversation starter, but I'm not going there. If it's 'love', then I'll go with whatever fuel she uses.
So no photos of my beloved yet. They'll come in due course.
May I be so bold to ask my first question;
I have a 'short list' of two at the moment, both in extremely good condition. 230E at 150k and a 300 diesel at 300k (km). Should I be scared of the 300.? Knowing full well, these cars ability to go to the moon and back, would I be foolish to choose it.? Both at the same price, not that a grand here or there matters.
Thanks in advance for all the help you're going to provide,
Cheers from Belgium
I owned a pristine 230E in thistle green back in 1998 (A 1984). I lived in Tonbridge and used it as my daily to Enfield! It was sold on to a mechanic at the Tonbridge MB Dealership; I got myself a Smart Car which drastically reduced my running costs.
FastForward nearly 20 years, and I'm now living in Belgium. I've just sold my beloved '78 MkIV Mini that I have had for the past five years. Now it's time for a change. Back in 1998, it was a mini that I sold prior to me getting the W123.
So.? I have a healthy budget. It's nearly Christmas, so prices are at a low point. I'm very excited!
I've been looking to get my second W123 for about six months, and being on mainland europe, there's 1000's to choose from.
I belonged to the classic mini forum, and it was invaluable. That's why I've started early, in advance of getting the new car.
It's always 'love at first sight' for me with my cars, so I'm not looking for anything specific, just from the W123 stable. Diesel vs Petrol is always a conversation starter, but I'm not going there. If it's 'love', then I'll go with whatever fuel she uses.
So no photos of my beloved yet. They'll come in due course.
May I be so bold to ask my first question;
I have a 'short list' of two at the moment, both in extremely good condition. 230E at 150k and a 300 diesel at 300k (km). Should I be scared of the 300.? Knowing full well, these cars ability to go to the moon and back, would I be foolish to choose it.? Both at the same price, not that a grand here or there matters.
Thanks in advance for all the help you're going to provide,
Cheers from Belgium