grahamf900
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- Mercedes W124 320E
Hi guys
I need a bit of help as to what best to do. I bought what I thought was a nice W124 Estate just over a week ago and it turns out to have severely corroded rear subframe mounts. I feel pig sick over it to be honest as I think I allowed myself to be ripped off and I didn't check things properly ahead of buying it.
Have spoke to a number of specialists including Andy Gale, Nick Froome and Gerry Doverman and I'm being advised that I shouldn't drive it. In a moment of desperation I've put it back on ebay with an honest description because I don't want to rip anybody off or mislead anyone. Having done this, I still have the nagging doubt that someone, somewhere might be able to fix this without it costing me an arm and a leg (an arm and a leg being £1,000 or more in my world).
There's also a problem with the self levelling suspension in that fluid spurts out somewhere underneath when I top up the reservoir and the pipes are badly corroded. I'm having a bad time here. I've loved driving it for the short time I've had it, but i don't have the time or resources to fix it myself.
The only thing I can think of is whether there is anyone around near to me (in Coventry) who has repaired the same on their own car and would be willing to do the same on mine (obviously at a price). Taking it to an independent specialist feels like its going to cost too much money and probably more than the car is worth.
I've attached a couple of photos and you can find it here on ebay where I've given a full description of the car: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132186667854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Any suggestions welcome.
I need a bit of help as to what best to do. I bought what I thought was a nice W124 Estate just over a week ago and it turns out to have severely corroded rear subframe mounts. I feel pig sick over it to be honest as I think I allowed myself to be ripped off and I didn't check things properly ahead of buying it.
Have spoke to a number of specialists including Andy Gale, Nick Froome and Gerry Doverman and I'm being advised that I shouldn't drive it. In a moment of desperation I've put it back on ebay with an honest description because I don't want to rip anybody off or mislead anyone. Having done this, I still have the nagging doubt that someone, somewhere might be able to fix this without it costing me an arm and a leg (an arm and a leg being £1,000 or more in my world).
There's also a problem with the self levelling suspension in that fluid spurts out somewhere underneath when I top up the reservoir and the pipes are badly corroded. I'm having a bad time here. I've loved driving it for the short time I've had it, but i don't have the time or resources to fix it myself.
The only thing I can think of is whether there is anyone around near to me (in Coventry) who has repaired the same on their own car and would be willing to do the same on mine (obviously at a price). Taking it to an independent specialist feels like its going to cost too much money and probably more than the car is worth.
I've attached a couple of photos and you can find it here on ebay where I've given a full description of the car: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132186667854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Any suggestions welcome.
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