Originally Posted by Stetson
(Post 1526383)
My Treasurer (who is also my Comptroller & Auditor General) didn't think much of the idea : why a 13 year old heap when we already had two good cars? And how often will it be used (as well as : How often will it break down). She finally let me have my way when I explained that this set of wheels is sturdy, over engineered etc and especially that it is very safe on the highway and comfy. Also that someone paid over 2.5 Million for it 10 years back, we now get it for a fourth or a fifth of the price with plenty of life left in the old dog still. I checked out only two and bought the first one of the two. I had used a 124 in the Middle East for sometime and the impression of extreme solidity and high build quality remained. The pedigree of the vehicle, the test drive and the apparent condition were enough to convince me of the claimed odo reading (54 K KM). The broker is an honest John to boot, young and with a degree in auto engineering. So, a quick selection as the previous owners are well known in the media business and in public life. One owner effectively, but switching through 3 of their companies over the years (for engineering tax write offs, I suppose), Here is the Eminence Grise as I have christened him (a metallic steel blue or steel grey) : Attachment 207454 Attachment 207455 Attachment 207456 Attachment 207457 Attachment 207458 Attachment 207459 Attachment 207460 Attachment 207461 Attachment 207462 Attachment 207463 So, 13 years and 54000 KM later, what did I find : 1. Replica alloy wheels (Korean) 2. Wide Goodyear (205/55/R16) tyres, brand new. The owners manual recommends R15, is 16 OK? 3. Retrofit Alpine system with FM and CD player. 4. A broken front headlamp glass pane (the lights work just fine). 5. Wiper works fine except the wash and wipe. 6. New witing harness, changed 4 months back. 7. Else, all looks OK, a relatively clean engine bay, no oil or coolant change required as of now, body work and paint as in a 3 year old car but may give GE a water wash, grease-up and interior polish though. Ride quality and suspension solid as ever but will test its paces in am onth or less on a long haul trip. Will keep you updated by and by as to the Pilgrim's Progress. :deadhorse |
Originally Posted by Stetson
(Post 1527757)
It is interesting what you say re the passenger airbag but I noticed the same misfit in Jubin's pic (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...ow-bought.html) of his D250 too : can it be a feature resulting from the CKD assembly in Poona? |
Originally Posted by CaliforniaKnight
(Post 1526770)
wow look at the charm on the 124.newer mercs just doesnt have it anymore. |
Originally Posted by sandeepmdas
(Post 1528156)
Absolutely. What a Machine! Wonder how they managed to lost the script altogether.... Congrats, stetson. BTW what's that I, II, III, IIII numerals in yellow printed on speedo mean? stupid: |
Originally Posted by sandeepmdas
(Post 1528156)
Absolutely. What a Machine! Wonder how they managed to lost the script altogether.... Congrats, stetson. BTW what's that I, II, III, IIII numerals in yellow printed on speedo mean? stupid: |
Originally Posted by Stetson
(Post 1527757)
It is interesting what you say re the passenger airbag but I noticed the same misfit in Jubin's pic (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...ow-bought.html) of his D250 too : can it be a feature resulting from the CKD assembly in Poona? |
Originally Posted by sandeepmdas
(Post 1528156)
BTW what's that I, II, III, IIII numerals in yellow printed on speedo mean? |
Originally Posted by joshguy
(Post 1551410)
Hi Stetson, Congrats on your purchase.I have two questions 1. Did you buy this beauty from kottivakkam It looks like my neighbors car 2. Do you stay in kodambakkma or is your mech at kodambakkam ? i guess i saw your car some 3-4 days back at the said place |
Originally Posted by canonball
(Post 1552251)
Dude don't even think of it you are going to completely destroy a great car which has been preserved so well. If you do this you are not worthy of getting it mate no offense. I will personally come and sort you out if you dare touch that paint work :) Go buy some junker and paint it if have the urges Have you gone MAD |
Originally Posted by canonball
(Post 1553210)
Phew Ok I suspected the same but you put out a long sentence instead of a short line therefore sounded serious! I am looking for a w210 E250D auto (0o{_}o0) if you come accross one in a condition like yours do help :) Did you source yours through a dealer? Give me his lead/contact if so thx |
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