1991 W124 E200 good buy ?
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My fren is trying to sell me his 1991 E200 at 18 K ... claimed can get 10 km /l , depreciation less than 4k per year .. no maintenace needed can be done in malaysia if needed ... is it a good buy ... anyone own this 15 years old model b 4
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watch one of the fifth gear (Car Show-rival of Top Gear) episode this season.
This car is rated as over engineered. Too good for its class. Nearly indestructible.
Would be a good buy. -
It's good. Reliable and if you drive it long enough, you'll find out that its more solid than current Mercedes..
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Most importantly, I feel that you must check if the vehicle is involved in any accident before, rust spots, etc. If none persist then take it for a test drive to have a feel of the E200 before purchasing it
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I test driven, ride very good just that no power ... 15 year old very old leh ... but 18 K for 5 yrs actually quite a good buy
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Have seen many on the roads. They still run as smooth as silk. Heard they were engineered to last for 30 years. how true?
Frens whose family owns the W124...says their car after 10 years still quieter than a brand new jap car. -
Some 1-owner examples, still have the original solid thunk of the doors and cutpile carpetingOriginally posted by BlueSparkle:Have seen many on the roads. They still run as smooth as silk. Heard they were engineered to last for 30 years. how true?
Frens whose family owns the W124...says their car after 10 years still quieter than a brand new jap car. -
Just wondering....can a 1991 190E match up to a 1991 W124 counterpart in terms of performance, reliability etc. ?
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E220 better...the E200 is abit underpowered
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In terms of build quality..i would prefer the W124 over any of the mercedes now.
Just shut the rear door..you would know..
spare parts aplenty as well.... -
In fact, in most countries, the E320 and the E280 are still faithful workhorses.Originally posted by LRRP:In terms of build quality..i would prefer the W124 over any of the mercedes now.
Just shut the rear door..you would know..
spare parts aplenty as well....
The metal is solid and the MB-Tex, hardly likely to tear or crease. -
can anyone verify the consumption of 10 km /l .... i have a fren who bought a 1991 bmw 520i it drink 6 km/l ! he scrapped after 6 mths when the gear box failed
I do see a lot of pple selling away their E200 is it problematic -
Maybe its due to the 150% road tax? That's why most of the E200 on sale are those that are around 15 years old....COE till 2011Originally posted by seancannot:can anyone verify the consumption of 10 km /l .... i have a fren who bought a 1991 bmw 520i it drink 6 km/l ! he scrapped after 6 mths when the gear box failed
I do see a lot of pple selling away their E200 is it problematic -
It's the road tax that is expensive.Originally posted by seancannot:can anyone verify the consumption of 10 km /l .... i have a fren who bought a 1991 bmw 520i it drink 6 km/l ! he scrapped after 6 mths when the gear box failed
I do see a lot of pple selling away their E200 is it problematic
The gearbox, just make sure that it was checked and overhauled before. But a general servicing or replacement won't cost much, parts are available.
Try to buy one that has had a cylinder head overhaul, the engine is smoother and sweeter. -
Best is try to pay a little bit more for Masterpiece edition ones. The newer ones....around 1995 to 1996 ones.