Spreading the word

[Charles Morgan]

There are 11,000 left on the road, in 2001 there were 57,000. That's a pretty high rate of attrition.

I saw that. Seems a relatively even rate of decline too. I suspect the numbers will carry on going down, great though for spare parts for the good ones left.

 

[nick mercedes]

Yes - I don't have to move a 190E from in front of the garage each time we take out my 02...

On the other hand, nor does an 02 thief. OOps.

Your BMW lives in Brighton?

Is there nowhere to keep it in London??

 

[Charles Morgan]

It's a long story Nick...but the economics of garaging here do make a difference, but mostly Nick Froome has been helping prep and fettle it there so easier to keep it in Brighton until I complete my move to somewhere with a garage. Meanwhile it has been in Essex for the last couple of months...

 

[d w124]

^ Do you? I can't remember the last time I actually saw one.

Was it anything to do with there being loads sold?

You see quite a lot round where I work but yes the number has gone down over the years

 

[Charles Morgan]

Been a lovely one parked near you Dash....

 

[neilrr]

As an owner of an absolute peach of a 190 myself, i have to admit i've become rather fond of them.

Dare i say it, i think they are a better buy than a w124. lots of low mileage examples still around with no rusty wings for between 500 and 1000 quid.

Which is probably why W124.co.uk / Nick has moved into the W201 business, albeit a little late in the day!

 

[Charles Morgan]

Alas the opposite, Neil, Nick has been selling W201s but the market just seems to have dried up so there is no margin in it for any added value. A shame really.

 

[d w124]

Been a lovely one parked near you Dash....

It's a shame to sell it Charles but can't have them all
Was hoping for the other half to drive it so I get to keep it but she is much into driving

 

[Niks]

The EVO's are sublime!