Nice W124 Convertible- Wanted

[nick73]

Just wondered if anybody here is considering selling their W124 Convertible at all, in the near future?

I've seen some nice ones on the internet, but they all seem to be 200 miles away from me. I'm in Cheshire.

Ideally, it would be
5 speed
not high miles
rust free/nice paint
mechanically sound
plenty of history
Cruise control

I know, I'm not after much!!

Thanks in advance if anyone has anything of possible interest.

Nick

 

[dinoy]

there is one owned by garage and he had engine rebuilt he is after 4k and all is working if this is of interest

check my post for klasse of fulham

 

[nick73]

there is one owned by garage and he had engine rebuilt he is after 4k and all is working if this is of interest

check my post for klasse of fulham

Thanks for that Dinoy. Just checked the eBay listing, it's a classified ad of £4995, but mentions bidding in the description.

Thanks again.

 

[WDB124066]

Here you go mate.

http://www.charlesironside.co.uk/

Remember there are few things in life more expensive than a cheap Merc....

 

[nick73]

Here you go mate.

http://www.charlesironside.co.uk/

Remember there are few things in life more expensive than a cheap Merc....

Some lovely examples there, thanks for the link. £20k is a bit out of my price range though. I should have stated that.

 

[WDB124066]

Keep an eye on this guy too, sometimes he has a nice car or two....

Used Mercedes-Benz For Sale - Classic and Contemporary Cars - Avantgarde Cars

or even,

1995 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet ? Silver Arrows Automobiles

but no aircon...??

 

[WDB124066]

Or this if you are that way inclined....

Mercedes-Benz 320 1995 | Trade Me

 

[nick73]

Thanks for the links. That silver one is a peach, liking that!

 

[WDB124066]

No air con though, yes you need it, nothing worse than sitting in a convertible on a hot summers day no clouds and the roof down. You really do need a bit of cloud cover these days.

 

[dinoy]

Thanks for that Dinoy. Just checked the eBay listing, it's a classified ad of £4995, but mentions bidding in the description.

Thanks again.

he offered to a friend for 3995 couple of days ago:bannana:

 

[MD5]

Thanks for the links. That silver one is a peach, liking that!

Sounds like it could be a lovely car, especially at that price off the forecourt. Being the 320 engine, be aware you have the potential of wiring loom issues and a weepy head gasket, but I would prefer a 320 over a 220 for driving pleasure.

As for air con, I would say you can manage well without, as with the roof up, you have a pillarless coupé, effectively. As the previous owner of mine said: "If it gets hot, I put the roof down, if it gets cold, I put it back up!"

 

[WDB124066]

Just as a quick side issue what tyres do you have on the A124 MD5, and are you happy with the comfort, not too hard, not too loud...?

 

[dinoy]

1997 MERCEDES E220 CABRIOLET A GREEN | eBay

 

[MD5]

Just as a quick side issue what tyres do you have on the A124 MD5, and are you happy with the comfort, not too hard, not too loud...?

I reverted back to standard 15" 8 hole alloys a few years ago, but can't remember the size, off hand. I've used Continentals for years, without problems.

 

[CharlesdeGaulle]

nick73. Bit of a thread resurrection, but I have a 93 320 CE cabrio which I'm thinking of selling.

It has 120k miles, is 4 speed, and does not have cruise, so it won't tick all of your boxes, but the paintwork is immaculate - and I genuinely mean immaculate - and it had a top end engine rebuild shortly before I bought it so is mechanically superb.

Loads of history, great colour and everything works as it should. I've yet to write an ad, but if you're still looking and it might be of interest, let me know and you can have first dibs.