Just purchased a 1993 300D at the weekend :bannana: . White, auto, 108,000 miles young. I'm amazed at the smooth shift and comfortable ride for such an old car... does not feel like a 15 year old 2 tonne car! Previously been a BMW fan (can i say that on here!?) but so far so good for the old Merc!
mattc
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Well done and welcome aboard the forum. Good choice of vehicular transport....only problem is it will be a few more miles till your engine is properly run in 
As for mentioning the other marque you will find a few other forum members whom have seen the light.
have a nana for choosing a 124 :bannana:
As for mentioning the other marque you will find a few other forum members whom have seen the light.
have a nana for choosing a 124 :bannana:
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Nice one.
What did you pay for it?
What did you pay for it?
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Well done, a very sensible purchase, as I'm sure everyone else here will agree.
I've finally got my father into a W124 230TE, borrowed it a few weekends ago to do a bit of load lugging, I agree doesn't feel like a car constructed in 1990.
I've finally got my father into a W124 230TE, borrowed it a few weekends ago to do a bit of load lugging, I agree doesn't feel like a car constructed in 1990.
Thanks, guys. Paid £900, service booklet lost but mileage checked out. New exhaust, brake lines, fuel filter and oil change done in last 5 months 
Only problem is a slight leak from radiator
see tech section.
Only problem is a slight leak from radiator
see tech section.
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Bargain.
Get rid of the chrome wheel arches and fit some AMG's and It will be a looker.
Get rid of the chrome wheel arches and fit some AMG's and It will be a looker.
Sorry Pete
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Agree with losing the chrome arches!
8 months with mine and I haven't regretted a second. I was surprised how smooth the ride is, better than I remember my w126 300SE drove.
Check-out the biodiesel thread, lots of info on there on running veg-oil.
Welcome to the club!
8 months with mine and I haven't regretted a second. I was surprised how smooth the ride is, better than I remember my w126 300SE drove.
Check-out the biodiesel thread, lots of info on there on running veg-oil.
Welcome to the club!
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And it's a welcome from me 2! Being the owner of a 124 estate myself, mine has just run in at 200k 
. So pleased you have come from the dark side and purchased a quality mode of transport! 
Top work - but yes! do remove the chrome wheel arches immediately if not sooner! LOL
We all know a man who would simply lurve to work on your 124! Mr Walker - where are you??
. So pleased you have come from the dark side and purchased a quality mode of transport! Top work - but yes! do remove the chrome wheel arches immediately if not sooner! LOL
We all know a man who would simply lurve to work on your 124! Mr Walker - where are you??
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Hi Don
Another white w124 owner !!
we get some stick on here but it's 'cos they are jealous ....
Before you remove the arches , have a stiff drink , as they are commonly used to hide rust , which is a weak spot of the w124 arches ....
there may be a nasty surprise lurking....
People put them on to cover up the rust , usually to sell the car ...
Anyway , looks like a nice car , a set of AMG II's and you'll be away .... ( or any alloys for that matter ) ...
H
Another white w124 owner !!
we get some stick on here but it's 'cos they are jealous ....Before you remove the arches , have a stiff drink , as they are commonly used to hide rust , which is a weak spot of the w124 arches ....
there may be a nasty surprise lurking....People put them on to cover up the rust , usually to sell the car ...
Anyway , looks like a nice car , a set of AMG II's and you'll be away .... ( or any alloys for that matter ) ...
H
Another white w124 owner !!
white is the new black..... it's coming back into style.... look how many new cars are appearing in white
i quite like the chrome
, kinda retro-cool.... looks way better than rust 
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Moi? I am here and looking at a nice 124We all know a man who would simply lurve to work on your 124! Mr Walker - where are you??
. Welcome to the marque that matters, especially 124's which rock 
I'd either leave the arches as they are, or go full out and fit a new pair of front wings etc.
It'd be sensible in the long run - I think you got a good bargain there for £900, your car should hold it's value or may even increase if you look after it well
PS - welcome too
Will
It'd be sensible in the long run - I think you got a good bargain there for £900
, your car should hold it's value or may even increase if you look after it well PS - welcome too
Will
Hello and welcome to the forum from me. A nice W124 there, how about an avantgarde grill its a nice cheap mod that makes all the difference. Maybe a set of clear front indicators and facelift rear smoked lenses might be a thought too.
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Welcome to the forum, another person with taste !
!that seems quite reasonable, might look into it. I had a look under the chrome and there does not appear to be any noticable rust, yet.......
