The value of 124 estates

[trapperjohn]

My 124 Diesel Estate passed its MoT first time yesterday. A fitting tribute to Ian and the boys at 124 Works. Only did 17,000 in it last year. 3 oil changes and rear disks and pads. Not bad for an old 'un. Value must have shot up now it has a new ticket.

 

[MD5]

My 124 Diesel Estate passed its MoT first time yesterday. A fitting tribute to Ian and the boys at 124 Works. Only did 17,000 in it last year. 3 oil changes and rear disks and pads. Not bad for an old 'un. Value must have shot up now it has a new ticket.

John, that's a co-incidence, my 124 E280T passed its MoT first time yesterday as well!

 

[trapperjohn]

John, that's a co-incidence, my 124 E280T passed its MoT first time yesterday as well!

Every day is a good day to own a 124

 

[tintinmt]

All this is tending to make mine sound expensive! Having driven it a couple of hundred miles it does seem rather nice. One comment I have is that I can see why they went for a five speed gearbox on later models. It could use another cog once you get to 70mph or so.
Love the sportlne seats.
Its currently on 8 hole alloys but I have a set of the correct spec sportline 15 hole wheels which I will refit for the original look.
Everything is working (including aircon) except the self close tailgate.
Will try to get some pics up this weekend.

 

[trapperjohn]

Do not worry about the price you paid. You are now in a very elite club with one of the top spec cars in that club.

(Stands by for "incoming" from non 124ers)

 

[tintinmt]

If this works you may be able to see pictures here
300TE 24v pictures by mtinlin - Photobucket

 

[trapperjohn]

Works a treat. Car looks the mutts you were not robbed at all.

 

[Charles Morgan]

Nice car (and wisteria)!

 

[GP801]

Looks a lovely car. Great colour scheme. It may have seemed pricey but condition and history are everything if you are going to use it every day. I have just taken ours back down to Italy - 1,000 miles in 1 day with no problems. You will get used to the slightly high revs that the 4-speed cruises at. The 5-speed is said to be much more complicated and problematic. By the way the 8-hole alloys are much easier to keep looking good.

 

[tintinmt]

Yes, I agree on both the gearbox and wheels. Maybe I'll hang on the 8 holes in case the others get annoying.

 

[James1976]

Nice motor!

The M104's also a good engine (although I would say that ) and the car looks really nice.

Big up for the 8 hole alloys - simple's good for keeping them clean, no tooth brush required!

Good colour too - the red and white ones quite often look tatty / pink / cream after a while....

 

[d w124]

That`s a lovely car,I would not say is expensive.The full spec sportlines are very rare

 

[trapperjohn]

Yes, I agree on both the gearbox and wheels. Maybe I'll hang on the 8 holes in case the others get annoying.

8 holes for winter tyres?

 

[richardcroft]

I'm looking to finally take the plunge and buy a w124 estate. This is car I've always admired. I've just missed out on an E300 diesel on ebay which I suspect has been bought by a dealer. I've noticed the diesel seems to sell for much more than the 4 cylinder petrols. Is it really worth it? And is there much difference between a 230TE and an E220? I've seen a very nice 230te, one owner, 170,000 miles for sale, cloth, 5 seats. If I took it up to nearly 200,000 or just over would it be difficult to sell?

All advice will be much appreciated.

 

[Ian B Walker]

The 230TE has a 102 engine (8 valve cylinder head) The 220 has a 111 engine (16 valve and a variable cam)

 

[GP801]

History is key. Mileage not really a big issue as long as there is a nice big pile of receipts. They will go on for ever if looked after properly. The diesels cost more but unless you do a big mileage the difference in fuel consumption is not really worth it. There is little difference in consumption between 4 and 6 cylinder petrols and the 6s are a much nicer drive. They usually come with a lot more extras fitted.

 

[tintinmt]

You are wise to consider resale. My view (as above) is that condition and originality count a good deal more than overall mileage. Buy one somebody else has looked after and fixed all the faults on.

 

[pookiebear]

Have 2 of these incredible cars and can vouch for them. I paid for a 93 E320 wagon here in NZ, $NZ7000 (3500 pounds) a few years ago and my spend has only been tyres and oil/filters and plugs. My car tows a horse float (almost 2 ton) most weekends to shows and can say that it far surpasses any diesel ute(pick up) I used to tow with. The grunt it has is a pleasure and I have that incredible smile when a youngster in his Nissan/Subaru gets shown the door very quickly wiht my "old Merc"

I also bought a one owner 88 model 300TE with 300 000km (full service History), and paid only $2000NZ, about 1000 pounds, no problems either aside from oil consumption of a pint per 1000km. This has been an issue from new as the docs state the owner complained from new, of oil use at a pint per 3000km...MB state it was with in specs My daughter uses this to tow her horsefloat, and it also comes up trumps.

 

[rascalmaster]

If this works you may be able to see pictures here
300TE 24v pictures by mtinlin - Photobucket

nice car!!

 

[rickw]

I sold my very tidy 300TD for £2500 last week and I'd say £2-3K ought to buy a very good W124. Mine was purchased from Ironside in 2009. Although if I were to buy another I'd source it privately knowing what to look for having owned one for 2 years and paying half or less what specialists ask for. Mine had a good spec: air con, 7 seats, tow bar, alloys, OTG, etc. Having said that there are some good dealer cars around at very reasonable prices: Car Dealership
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