RolandK
New Member
Hi all
Just joined and would appreciate comments and advice on using a W123 as an everyday car.
I have always loved the look of these cars and actually had one briefly some years ago as a company car. Always been interested in classic cars and now looking at the feasibility of using a W123 as an everyday car doing about 5-6k miles a year tops. I know about the legendary reliability of these cars and the reassuringly over engineered feel so that appeals. I take very good care of my cars (although it would need to live outside) but don't want a classic that needs constant tinkering and not looking for a restoration project! Thinking of a 230E auto. What is the current spares availability /cost for these cars? Would a budget around 5 to 6K get me a decent car? I see that air con is a rare feature on these cars: is it feasible to retro fit this?
Apologies for my first post being a load of questions but this seemed the best place to get some real world advice.
Cheers
Just joined and would appreciate comments and advice on using a W123 as an everyday car.
I have always loved the look of these cars and actually had one briefly some years ago as a company car. Always been interested in classic cars and now looking at the feasibility of using a W123 as an everyday car doing about 5-6k miles a year tops. I know about the legendary reliability of these cars and the reassuringly over engineered feel so that appeals. I take very good care of my cars (although it would need to live outside) but don't want a classic that needs constant tinkering and not looking for a restoration project! Thinking of a 230E auto. What is the current spares availability /cost for these cars? Would a budget around 5 to 6K get me a decent car? I see that air con is a rare feature on these cars: is it feasible to retro fit this?
Apologies for my first post being a load of questions but this seemed the best place to get some real world advice.
Cheers