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  • #52
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    Been great reading through this thread. Have just aquired this tank... Slowly doing a resto on it

    Anyone know the car??

    congrats - is that a 7 seater with grey check interior ?

    We need more pics pls ! :)


  • #53
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    congrats - is that a 7 seater with grey check interior ?

    We need more pics pls ! :)

    Thanks robamerc,

    I will post some pics shortly. It's a 7 seater with a navy interior.

    We are a bit deep into bodywork at the moment...


  • #54
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Lads, I might post this in the main forum... But would anyone here have any recommendations for a spray painter? Very hard to find someone decent around to take the job on and is affordable.

    Was thinking of getting it done up north, thoughts?


  • #55
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    w124man wrote: »
    2019 MB Club Concours
    Would you recommend joining the owners club?


  • #56
    _ptashek_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭_ptashek_


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Would you recommend joining the owners club?

    I wouldn't, and I'm a member since 2012i(ish). Unless you need access to the official parts catalogue, and will make use of the 10% discount on parts, there isn't much added value in joining.


  • #57
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Would you recommend joining the owners club?

    Its a bit Marmite. 10% discount on parts and plenty of events across the UK and Ireland to attend if you want to. Good forum with lots of technical help on popular classic models. I enjoy it, I've been to quite a few events in the UK through the club. Can be a bit stuffy at times but it is a Brit based club with us tagged on


  • #58
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Would you recommend joining the owners club?
    I’m now a W124 owner. Would I sign up the MB club? Nope. Never. Never ever.
    Why? You need to look inwards. As Groucho Marx said (and I live by this), NEVER belong to a club that would have YOU as a member.


  • #59
    welder
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Would you recommend joining the owners club?

    I was a member for a good few years. Very good club magazine plus you got sent MB's own classic mag a couple of times a year.
    As has been said they put on good events in the UK and have a good presence at pretty much every show.
    Also they did fairly regular spins out or visits to different places inc. MDL's collection.
    Never availed of the parts discount, knew my local parts man so got as good as prices if not better !


  • #60
    MrCostington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,279 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    I've been a member for 3 years now and would recommend it. It's just 50 quid so give it a try. In any case, you are supposed to be a club member for insurance.

    The forum is worth it alone IMO, so many helpful people there. Two examples, some may have seem my post here during the summer where I striped the spark plug thread on my W123, got pointed to a fantastic tool that saved my bacon on that! By a Galway lad! Another time I had a query as to what sub model of gearbox I had, a guy who worked in MB looked it up for me from the VIN.

    Not been to any events as I just got the car in Jan so everything has been cancelled.

    Got in contact with a member before I bought, he was very helpful in my search and checked the one I got out for me over the Christmas period.

    One thing about the EPC access, there seems to be issues with that since MB moved to a new system a year or two back, but there is something in this month's club mag about it so maybe we are in again?


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  • #61
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    MrCostington wrote: »
    In any case, you are supposed to be a club member for insurance.
    I'm a member of Nenagh Classic Car Club and the Renault Owners Club so that is all in hand.

    But I'm happy to read what you've said about the club :)


  • #62
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    MrCostington wrote: »


    The forum is worth it alone IMO, so many helpful people there.


    Yes indeed. I remember your post on the spark plug! The technical help is great and you can poke the Brits about Brexit and Boris, sit back and watch them fall over each other! Then there are the two or three members who think EV's are the answer ..... Great craic!!


  • #63
    eagle owl
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭eagle owl


    Hello, owned and ran a W124 1992 230e auto as one of our 2 family cars - for 8 years - loved it , especially as we are living in the city- it has a very good turning circle which is surprising given the length.... anyhow would be interested in opinions- failed NCT in April 2019 for front coil springs. and corrosion all on offside front - got a quote for 600 euro for the corrosion from a professional shop....at the time put into storage and bought a 2005 C180 ..now it is decision time as losing storage- is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ? what other items to look for - getting it assessed next week on a ramp... jacking points are good - one of the rear sub frame mounts was done in 2016 (ex UK car - car here in 2007) . Not a classic til july 2022 130, 000 miles -....I guessing it is only worth around 1000 at the present? The paintwork is ok - some faults including a door which has a reddish hue - see photo- but I like the colour and dark blue interior, and plastic alloys ! Thanks in advance...paul

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  • #64
    _ptashek_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭_ptashek_


    eagle owl wrote: »
    is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ?

    If you need to ask the question, then it probably isn't ;)
    But seriously though - if you have the money to spend, don't mind never getting it back, like the car and will use it, then why not?

    P.S: broken springs every 50k miles is "normal" on the W124 because of the sideways bending workout they get...



  • #65
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    eagle owl wrote: »
    Hello, owned and ran a W124 1992 230e auto as one of our 2 family cars - for 8 years - loved it , especially as we are living in the city- it has a very good turning circle which is surprising given the length.... anyhow would be interested in opinions- failed NCT in April 2019 for front coil springs. and corrosion all on offside front - got a quote for 600 euro for the corrosion from a professional shop....at the time put into storage and bought a 2005 C180 ..now it is decision time as losing storage- is it worth putting c 1000 euro into this ? what other items to look for - getting it assessed next week on a ramp... jacking points are good - one of the rear sub frame mounts was done in 2016 (ex UK car - car here in 2007) . Not a classic til july 2022 130, 000 miles -....I guessing it is only worth around 1000 at the present? The paintwork is ok - some faults including a door which has a reddish hue - see photo- but I like the colour and dark blue interior, and plastic alloys ! Thanks in advance...paul

    Coil springs break on these cars just like any other. Took me an hour to change two fronts on my E200 and can be bought for €100 a pair.

    If you can do all the work yourself then invest in the car. If you cant then sell it on.

    Can I have first dibs please?


  • #66
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    w124man wrote: »
    Can I have first dibs please?
    In before me! Can I have second dibs!

    I've booked my pretty much worthless but otherwise charming 1997 C180 in to have some minor scuffs sorted after Christmas, minor scuffs being both sides and front and rear bumpers resprayed :D

    The paint will be worth more than the car it's stuck to! Still love it:cool:


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  • #67
    eagle owl
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭eagle owl


    Thanks for the replies - I'll keep both of your interests in mind. Unfortunately don't have the means or talent for that sort of work (don't even have a garage or a flat driveway...). Whilst up on the garage ramp, I'll photograph the failed corrosion bits..


  • #68
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

    Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...


  • #69
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

    Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...


  • #70
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Progress...


  • #71
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Rear


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  • #72
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

    Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...
    Nice car, nice to see another with keep fit windows!


  • #73
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    Some of you lads were asking me for some shots of the wagon's interior...

    Bearing in mind, this has been sat up for possibly ten years, a quick wipe down really had her looking a lot better. A deep interior clean will be on the cards shortly...

    you'll be shocked how a good clean will bring up the interior of a car, and you tube is chock full of useful tips on it. Magic spong and white vinegar is brilliant

    Baby wipes are unreal for getting dirt out of a dashbord ( and your runners ) - hate to think what they are doing to a babies arse !


  • #74
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    If only the exterior was as simple...


  • #75
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    If only the exterior was as simple...

    I've only ever seen one estate with two untouched, unrusted rear side windows


  • #76
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    If only the exterior was as simple...

    Fair play to you for saving it.


  • #77
    Bandito909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Starting to look a bit better...


  • #78
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    Starting to look a bit better...

    Very nice. You can do mine when you’re finished :-)


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