I found a 92 W124 with 140k on the 2.5 Turbo Diesel motor.... its barely broken in
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostI found a 92 W124 with 140k on the 2.5 Turbo Diesel motor.... its barely broken in
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W124 may be one of the greatest MBs ever IMO. It offers a totally different driving experience than a BMW, but if you can scratch your sports car itch, a w124 is an excellent addition to your fleet.
Driving an older MB is an experience in itself. If you haven't ever sat on a spring loaded MB seat, you're missing out lolOriginally posted by wholepailofwaterQ:devil:
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Originally posted by ak- View PostThey smell inside the cabin is identical to an e30 :rofl:
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostSo, opinions on a good daily driver? Ive been looking and I keep going back to a nice M20 E30, but Im trying to explore other options.
5speed is a MUST. I figure even if its a slower car, being able to select the gear on my own will at least let me be more in control of the car and not want to drive it off a cliff. The other thing is A/C. Functioning is nice, if it needs a re-charge thats ok, but if its totally missing/ deleted Im out. I cant go through that headache unless the price is too good to pass. Im aiming for sub$5k but can go higher if the car is worth it. Also leaning towards a 4door if I can, but not a deal breaker if its not
Ive been looking at mk4 TDi as a top pick right now because I love the MPG and ability to tune, but its hard to find something that doesnt have 200k miles on it already.
E36/ E46 arent out totally, but its hard to find one in my range that isnt beat, and I would be very tempted to modify it.
Ive considered a 97 Z3 2.8 because Aluminum M52 haha
Open to Japanese cars if they are RWD, but I probably wont like it
Just check the paperwork for oil changes every 10k and timing belts every 100k and if it hasn't had one done negotiate about $800 bucks off the price. You'll need to either buy or borrow a VCDS (I have one if you want to check the car out before you buy it).
I sold my 2012 JSW back to VW during the buyback but we kept our '98 bug. It has 220K on it and I plan to take it to a million.Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!
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Originally posted by smooth View PostThere's nothing wrong with a MK4 TDI with 200K.
Just check the paperwork for oil changes every 10k and timing belts every 100k and if it hasn't had one done negotiate about $800 bucks off the price. You'll need to either buy or borrow a VCDS (I have one if you want to check the car out before you buy it).
I sold my 2012 JSW back to VW during the buyback but we kept our '98 bug. It has 220K on it and I plan to take it to a million.
I also found a 190e that had its 2.6 swapped in favor of a 3.0 and is also 5 speed. Its basically an E30 though hahaSimon
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostThat sounds fun, is it BAR legal?
Its basically the closest thing to a 325i that the 190 can be though hahaSimon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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I have an original 84 2.3 190e and a POS e30 and all they have in common is being small and old. E30 at every stage has wanted to be driven hard every time but when I hop in the Benz there's none of that and I can't help but drive like I'm trying to balance a glass of wine on the hood. They've been at exactly the opposite ends of the spectrum reliability wise for me personally, but I'm pretty sure my e30 is just cursed, or just nervous around my family's collection of Mercs.
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostI found a 92 W124 with 140k on the 2.5 Turbo Diesel motor.... its barely broken inI am not sick, I am twisted. Sick makes it sound like there is a cure.
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