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210's were worse
I was given a 1998 C240 a couple of months ago , by a mate that had owned it for 10 years ( he was the second owner). Around 138k on the clock and drives like a dream . Admittedly , during his ownership he replaced both front wings , boot lid and a couple of door skins , but the body is now immaculate,and the interior (elegance) is almost like new , with no wear on the seats/trim. It has been maintained regardless of cost, but he had no mechanical issues just routine servicing and regular valeting. The engine is rattle free, transmission changes smoothly up /down , best value for money I ever had!.
This is what I put in my thread recently "cheap reliable diesel"
"Well I thought I should update this thread. I bought an S202 C250td with 124K in Feb. Since then it's done 17k with no real issues (v. occasionally turning the key does not work-but always starts on the next turn of the key - EIS Issue beckons I guess)
It helps that the previous owner had significant engine work (read paid someone to replace every air and fuel line) done on the car and since I've had it I have replaced front lower arms and upper arms (despite Olly telling me he's never replaced a set), ARB's, steering damper, drag links, new rear lower arms and outer bushes, fitted an H & R touring kit (shocks and springs) and a new outside temp sensor (when is it ever -38 in the UK!). The car now rides great over humps and swales however the new set up is a bit crashy over severe bumps and I may replace the rear springs.
The car returns 40mpg and I rather like it. I must be honest and say it does not engender the love of a 124 however I do respect it. The car is a bit noisy (could it be the Michelin Winter tyres I am running by any chance) however I plan to fit some sound deadening to improve that.
So what's the point I'm making - I guess it's the fact a 17 year old car can be used as a reliable daily for business use however it does need maintaining."
All in it's working very well so I cannot say a 202 is the worst Merc ever.
Hello would you please elaborate on your statement 'EIS issue beckons', because mine does that.....
Beers.
Search EIS on this forum or Google and you will find numerous threads about them. There's one in the Electronics section at the moment worth a read. I will be off to see the company mentioned therein shortly to see if they can find the culprit and look at the spare key that has never worked.
Matt
Thats not a very nice name to call your Mrs.
.....In 2000 I bought a 2000 C280 Sport W202. It had only 50,000 Miles and was owned by a old lady who lived in the Hamptons outside of New York City and drove it around town only....
How did the old lady manage to rack up 50k miles in one year just by driving around town?
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