We have just returned from a 2000 mile trip around France (Tomtom was a revelation by the way!) where my 1995 E class W124 multivalve diesel clocked up 100k miles whilst performing faultlessly. On long autoroute runs it delivered 39mpg and around town does 35/36. I have done around 23k stress and trouble free miles since buying it around 15 months ago. With a complete absence of rust together with leather/aircon/auto I am delighted with the car and want to keep it for the foreseeable future - where else can you get all this for just the few grand I paid for it? So I would welcome any ideas and suggestions that will contribute to its longevity and driving satisfaction. Two issues in my mind are that I am not at all sure when the ATF was last changed, the gearchange is a bit clunky until it warms up. Also I understand that the suspension bushes and shockers get a bit loose with time and the ride quality slowly declines. Would it be worth getting the suspension rebushed and shocks changed to give it that magic carpet ride quality? Longer term I would love to put a five speed auto box in it, but that is something of a pipedream at the moment. If there is anything else that those in the know can suggest I would really welcome your suggestions.
Many thanks, Velocette
Many thanks, Velocette