W210 - E250D price check

ACM · 14th October 2009, 17:46

W124 is a better bet than the W210, from all angles, the W124 today still is a timeless design, while the W210 has aged faster, also W124 is from a time when M overdesigned without cost considerations, while w210 is from the first batch when they built to a cost.

Many of the E's of that time came without leather, you can add good fresh leather for about 40k and get a bright car, add, about 20k for fresh paint and the cars as good as new, so a car with about 100K on board would be a good bet, lesser millage cars are likely to have tampered meters.

Ricky_63 · 14th October 2009, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACM

W124 is a better bet than the W210, from all angles, the W124 today still is a timeless design, while the W210 has aged faster, also W124 is from a time when M overdesigned without cost considerations, while w210 is from the first batch when they built to a cost.

Many of the E's of that time came without leather, you can add good fresh leather for about 40k and get a bright car, add, about 20k for fresh paint and the cars as good as new, so a car with about 100K on board would be a good bet, lesser millage cars are likely to have tampered meters.

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it, if I go for a E 250D, it will be the W 124 or none. I personally have no "need" to buy it. It is just that feel like aquiring a piece of automotive history which can be driven around.

@cannonball

If you are that keen on the W210, I can PM you the dealer's phone number. Says it is gennuine 42-43k kms & in super mint condition.

Cheers

canonball · 14th October 2009, 20:46

ricky please pm me the dealer details thx

Mpower · 14th October 2009, 21:05

What are the major differences between pre and post facelift W210s.

They look kinda similar from far away, but up close looks like every outer panel has been changed.

canonball · 14th October 2009, 22:07

They are as follows:

- Front bonnet & fender more tappered down so the headlight sit sighthly lower on the post 2000 models.
- Door mirrors different design with indicators integrated
- side ftont fenders don't have indicators.
- rear tail lamp are different design.
-Engines are CDI and larger petrol
-f/r bumpers redesigned with f bumper having diff fogs
- suspension height raised by putting spacers
- tritronic gearbox
-steering with intigrated volume/info controls
-speedometer unit has larger lcd display to give more onboard info
- cernter stop lamp inside rear windshield is LED style
- Alloy wheels upsized to 16 from 15 with slightly diff design
- Music system different with better speakers
- interiro wood work different pattern

Last but not the least earlier cars were in classic trim therefore chrome not there on side door & bumper cladding and in the new one they launched it with elegance trim with the chrome. As you rightly said the difference is not detected/noticable to most. but the CDI are faster to accelerate and ride slightly stiffer

MB claimed there were some 2000 changes in this model over previous the ones above pretty much cover this. The rest suspension body/braking/esp/abs and they way they ride is pretty much ditto. Although the older ones ride lower therefore more stable and less bumppy ride

Ricky_63 · 15th October 2009, 09:59

Wow, you really do seem to know your Mercs !!! 2000 changes in the car ?? They probably had 58 different new designs of the screws & the threading on them must be different. Just kidding. But seriously that seems like a tall order.

Cheers

canonball · 15th October 2009, 11:25

I think if you look at the list that is it. The rest as you rightly said would be either several multiples of new parts inside the stuff on the list above

Thx for your compliment

foby.sebastian · 15th October 2009, 11:32

can any one comment on the price of w210 1987 (LHD) german made and imported from germany ?

canonball · 15th October 2009, 11:36

Foby you mean 1997? Petrol or Diesel? Size of Diesel engine? Condition?

foby.sebastian · 15th October 2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by canonball

Foby you mean 1997? Petrol or Diesel? Size of Diesel engine? Condition?

Sorry mate I forgot to mention it.

190 D (W210)

1 lack plus kilometers done

24 - 26 kmpl milage

4 speed (manual)

Since it was used in Germany ,No air conditioner but a powerfull heater

,

canonball · 15th October 2009, 11:50

190D is w201 is this the silver car you posted a while ago?

Anyway no A/c (you will also need to put a fan blower

I am assuming she is a 1.9 liter diesel (I think this is the smallest the came with) I would say Rs. 2L if it is immaculate, if she is 2liter then Rs.2.5L, these prices becasue she is LHD and a generic sedan

foby.sebastian · 15th October 2009, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by canonball

190D is w201 is this the silver car you posted a while ago?

Anyway no A/c (you will also need to put a fan blower

I am assuming she is a 1.9 liter diesel (I think this is the smallest the came with) I would say Rs. 2L if it is immaculate, if she is 2liter then Rs.2.5L, these prices becasue she is LHD and a generic sedan

Yes the one I posted a while ago

Ricky_63 · 15th October 2009, 14:44

Another surprise sprung upon me today. Single owner E230 W123 in MINTEST OF MINT condition, price not negotiable 3L, I think it is a 1983. But then I thought parts would be relatively difficult vs W124 E250D.

The confusion starts all over again !!

What say gentlemen ??

canonball · 15th October 2009, 15:11

E250D local, many made so parts easy and cheap, many mech's now know their way around this car, more refined, and don't forget diesel

AirWind · 26th November 2009, 16:19

What's reasonable to pay for a "good" 1st owner, 71K driven, '00 make, W210 E220 CDI in Bangalore?

14th October 2009, 17:46	#31
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	W124 is a better bet than the W210, from all angles, the W124 today still is a timeless design, while the W210 has aged faster, also W124 is from a time when M overdesigned without cost considerations, while w210 is from the first batch when they built to a cost. Many of the E's of that time came without leather, you can add good fresh leather for about 40k and get a bright car, add, about 20k for fresh paint and the cars as good as new, so a car with about 100K on board would be a good bet, lesser millage cars are likely to have tampered meters.
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14th October 2009, 20:46	#33
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	ricky please pm me the dealer details thx
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14th October 2009, 21:05	#34
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	What are the major differences between pre and post facelift W210s. They look kinda similar from far away, but up close looks like every outer panel has been changed.
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14th October 2009, 22:07	#35
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	They are as follows: - Front bonnet & fender more tappered down so the headlight sit sighthly lower on the post 2000 models. - Door mirrors different design with indicators integrated - side ftont fenders don't have indicators. - rear tail lamp are different design. -Engines are CDI and larger petrol -f/r bumpers redesigned with f bumper having diff fogs - suspension height raised by putting spacers - tritronic gearbox -steering with intigrated volume/info controls -speedometer unit has larger lcd display to give more onboard info - cernter stop lamp inside rear windshield is LED style - Alloy wheels upsized to 16 from 15 with slightly diff design - Music system different with better speakers - interiro wood work different pattern Last but not the least earlier cars were in classic trim therefore chrome not there on side door & bumper cladding and in the new one they launched it with elegance trim with the chrome. As you rightly said the difference is not detected/noticable to most. but the CDI are faster to accelerate and ride slightly stiffer MB claimed there were some 2000 changes in this model over previous the ones above pretty much cover this. The rest suspension body/braking/esp/abs and they way they ride is pretty much ditto. Although the older ones ride lower therefore more stable and less bumppy ride Last edited by canonball : 14th October 2009 at 22:12.
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15th October 2009, 09:59	#36
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Wow, you really do seem to know your Mercs !!! 2000 changes in the car ?? They probably had 58 different new designs of the screws & the threading on them must be different. Just kidding. But seriously that seems like a tall order. Cheers
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15th October 2009, 11:25	#37
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	I think if you look at the list that is it. The rest as you rightly said would be either several multiples of new parts inside the stuff on the list above Thx for your compliment
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15th October 2009, 11:32	#38
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	can any one comment on the price of w210 1987 (LHD) german made and imported from germany ?
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15th October 2009, 11:36	#39
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Foby you mean 1997? Petrol or Diesel? Size of Diesel engine? Condition?
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15th October 2009, 11:50	#41
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	190D is w201 is this the silver car you posted a while ago? Anyway no A/c (you will also need to put a fan blower I am assuming she is a 1.9 liter diesel (I think this is the smallest the came with) I would say Rs. 2L if it is immaculate, if she is 2liter then Rs.2.5L, these prices becasue she is LHD and a generic sedan Last edited by canonball : 15th October 2009 at 11:52.
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15th October 2009, 14:44	#43
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Another surprise sprung upon me today. Single owner E230 W123 in MINTEST OF MINT condition, price not negotiable 3L, I think it is a 1983. But then I thought parts would be relatively difficult vs W124 E250D. The confusion starts all over again !! What say gentlemen ??
	() Thanks

15th October 2009, 15:11	#44
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	E250D local, many made so parts easy and cheap, many mech's now know their way around this car, more refined, and don't forget diesel
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26th November 2009, 16:19	#45
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	What's reasonable to pay for a "good" 1st owner, 71K driven, '00 make, W210 E220 CDI in Bangalore?
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