I have an itch ......

w124man

...... and THIS is what I need to scratch it .....

Beautiful, smooth inline six and cruise control ....... just the job for cruising down to the South of France

Grimreaper666

I don't know what people see in coupes to be honest.

Capri

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C350536

Less for Mr Revenue :D

unkel

Grimreaper666 wrote: »

I don't know what people see in coupes to be honest.

To be honest, it's you. Most people in general and most people in here prefer the looks of coupes, sports cars, grand tourismos, convertibles and what have you to 4 door saloons. Except you and my missus that is

2cv

w124man wrote: »

...... and THIS is what I need to scratch it .....

Beautiful, smooth inline six and cruise control ....... just the job for cruising down to the South of France

I'd look for one with a leather interior if i were you or you could just buy my 124 saloon and estate

Capri

Capri wrote: »

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C350536

Less for Mr Revenue :D

I still go for the W123 on the tax basis alone, but also the looks ( it's got the SLC window line without the ugly LWB look of the SLC ) A 280E coupe would give you the 6. Remember my NY resolution - look once, look twice, WALK AWAY :rolleyes:

How about a V8 for that cruise to SoF ?? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/4339322

2cv

Capri wrote: »

Remember my NY resolution - look once, look twice, WALK AWAY :rolleyes:

and how long will you keep that up?

kev1.3s

Capri wrote: »

I still go for the W123 on the tax basis alone, but also the looks ( it's got the SLC window line without the ugly LWB look of the SLC ) A 280E coupe would give you the 6. Remember my NY resolution - look once, look twice, WALK AWAY :rolleyes:

How about a V8 for that cruise to SoF ?? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/4339322

That would be for me but would that small bit of attention to the engine end up costing a small mortgage?

Seweryn

2cv wrote: »

I'd look for one with a leather interior if i were you or you could just buy my 124 saloon and estate

I would rather have the Velour, as in the advertised car. And it was a higher end option than leather back then.

Capri

2cv wrote: »

and how long will you keep that up?

As long as I have my S320 unsold, could be years :eek::eek:

That would be for me but would that small bit of attention to the engine end up costing a small mortgage?

If it's a bolt on part it wouldn't be huge, but if it was an internal part ........ !!!!:rolleyes:

2cv

Capri wrote: »

As long as I have my S320 unsold, could be years :eek::eek:

S320 ?

Tell me more....

Capri

2cv wrote: »

S320 ?

Tell me more....

S'pose the New Year resolution doesn't start til 1 Jan :D:D

99 S320 W220 18" 5 spokes, Comand etc. - thought I mentioned it here before. Bought it 5-6 years ago (or more ), NCT'd it a few times but that was the only driving it got because I snapped up my E430 soon after I bought the S and the 430 was VEE-EIGHT :cool::cool:

2cv

Capri wrote: »

S'pose the New Year resolution doesn't start til 1 Jan :D:D

99 S320 W220 18" 5 spokes, Comand etc. - thought I mentioned it here before. Bought it 5-6 years ago (or more ), NCT'd it a few times but that was the only driving it got because I snapped up my E430 soon after I bought the S and the 430 was VEE-EIGHT :cool::cool:

I see what you mean about the V8 the E430 is an enjoyable car to drive....

I've always liked the W220, but alas, no space... need to get rid of a few things before. The shed is full.

Capri

2cv wrote: »

I see what you mean about the V8 the E430 is an enjoyable car to drive....

I've always liked the W220, but alas, no space... need to get rid of a few things before. The shed is full.

And my 430 is debadged :D

At least you have a shed - all mine are outdoors

2cv

Capri wrote: »

And my 430 is debadged :D

At least you have a shed - all mine are outdoors

My E430 is not de-badged... it's something i've been thinking about for a while. Other than the badge, it looks like a bog standard E200.... it's great for confusing boy racers

Capri

2cv wrote: »

My E430 is not de-badged... it's something i've been thinking about for a while. Other than the badge, it looks like a bog standard E200.... it's great for confusing boy racers

TBH Mine's not exactly de-badged, have 2 bits of black electrical tape ('prototype' style ) over the 'E430', a 'temp' measure 4-5 years ago and still in place

Have an SLK230 badge that I could swop the '4' for a '2' = E230 ( non-existant 00 model .

Car needs a damn good overhaul/valet - when I get time


Nice to drive a 'sleeper' , sneaky fun and then blend back into traffic

2cv

Capri wrote: »

TBH Mine's not exactly de-badged, have 2 bits of black electrical tape ('prototype' style ) over the 'E430', a 'temp' measure 4-5 years ago and still in place Have an SLK230 badge that I could swop the '4' for a '2' = E230 ( non-existant 00 model . Car needs a damn good overhaul/valet - when I get time

why don't you take the badge off completely altogether? much easier i'd say

w124man

Capri wrote: »

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C350536

Less for Mr Revenue :D

Who?

2cv wrote: »

I'd look for one with a leather interior if i were you or you could just buy my 124 saloon and estate

I know, I know ..... I dont like leather on Mercedes cars though, I think the velour is better!

Anyways ... about this little Polo I have .....

2cv

w124man wrote: »

Anyways ... about this little Polo I have .....

I'd be willing to swap my W124 saloon for it

w124man

2cv wrote: »

I'd be willing to swap my W124 saloon Estate for it

:D

2cv

Deal

w124man

2cv wrote: »

Deal

Post some pics ? .... :cool:

2cv

w124man wrote: »

Post some pics ? .... :cool:

LOL... That would be a good start wouldn't it

I'll get pics next time i'm out in the shticks LOL. It's stored somewhere in the back of my shed

Few details though: it's a 230 TE, 1986, driving well. Grey leather interiour (7 seater), front seats are a little bit errrrr..... tired, shall we say :-) Sunroof is working, tyres are good.... new alternator fitted....

w124man

I'll get my passport renewed and a Visa for the Republic of Cork sorted out and I'll be down in the new year ..

2cv

w124man wrote: »

I'll get my passport renewed and a Visa for the Republic of Cork sorted out and I'll be down in the new year ..

Border is closed until further notice, sorry

Link me up to that Polo again please, can't find it :-)

w124man

Cant find it either but have a look at these

2cv

Still love that Polo

w124man

2cv wrote: »

Still love that Polo

It loves you too ......

w124man

2cv wrote: »

Still love that Polo

Emmmm ..... someone loves it even more and I've just had an offer on it!

2cv

w124man wrote: »

Emmmm ..... someone loves it even more and I've just had an offer on it!

What?? There's people out there with money to spend on cars? :eek:

w124man

2cv wrote: »

What?? There's people out there with money to spend on cars? :eek:

Yes it appears so ..... and she is in her twenties and thinks the little car is cute!

PM'd

Capri

w124man wrote: »

Yes it appears so ..... and she is in her twenties and thinks the little car is cute!

PM'd

Had one buy my Dyane , bit of a change from an 'guzzler' Audi she was driving :eek:


Just jump started my 'stock' today, quick drive up and down the back roads and park again til the Spring:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Capri

w124man wrote: »

...... and THIS is what I need to scratch it .....

Beautiful, smooth inline six and cruise control ....... just the job for cruising down to the South of France

Or THIS ?? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3945459


92 300CE in Germany €3.3k http://www.motor-klassik.de/bilder/starke-youngtimer-bis-5-000-euro-leistung-macht-freude-wenig-geld-viel-ps-2982999.html?fotoshow_item=31

W123 280CE http://www.motor-klassik.de/bilder/starke-youngtimer-bis-5-000-euro-leistung-macht-freude-wenig-geld-viel-ps-2982999.html?fotoshow_item=3