Looking at a W124 coupe
08-25-2009, 12:40 PM
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Looking at a W124 coupe
I always see one near work and I've always like the coupes so I'm going to finally check it out. It's a 92 Black with chrome AMG wheels. Body looks extremely clean. What are some common issues with these cars? I know these were one of the best benz's ever built but I'd like to know what to look for when checking these out. TIA.
08-25-2009, 01:00 PM
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Mm, nice Z. Always wanted one :P
Anyways, watch for leaky valve guide seals and cap/rotor needing to be replaced. I've also had my car throw a MAS unit on me but otherwise it has been fairly failure free.
Anyways, watch for leaky valve guide seals and cap/rotor needing to be replaced. I've also had my car throw a MAS unit on me but otherwise it has been fairly failure free.
08-25-2009, 02:37 PM
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Head Gasket leak. 100% guaranteed to happen to the car at some point and spendy to fix. Make sure that has already been done to the car before you buy it.
08-25-2009, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the compliment saijin.
So just checked it out.
The good:
1. Engine idles well
2. Excellent exterior despite mileage at 204K
3. Fairly clean Interior
4. All interior electronics work
5. Nice smoked tail lights with chrome 18'' AMG wheels
The bad:
1. Power steering screeching and too much play
2. A/C doesn' work
3. Radio is broken
4. Tranny a little rough
The seller is asking $3795. I guess it'll be a good project car.I didn't test drive it since I'm not ready to buy another car just yet. But man the car looked good.
So just checked it out.
The good:
1. Engine idles well
2. Excellent exterior despite mileage at 204K
3. Fairly clean Interior
4. All interior electronics work
5. Nice smoked tail lights with chrome 18'' AMG wheels
The bad:
1. Power steering screeching and too much play
2. A/C doesn' work
3. Radio is broken
4. Tranny a little rough
The seller is asking $3795. I guess it'll be a good project car.I didn't test drive it since I'm not ready to buy another car just yet. But man the car looked good.
Last edited by KA8; 08-25-2009 at 03:19 PM.
08-25-2009, 03:24 PM
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At 204k you may need to find out if the head gasket has been done. Check the coolant and see if there is any oil....Ask for any maintenance receipts if he has some.
Transmissions require rebuild at anywhere from 200-300k....so it miiiight be on the way out.
Just something to keep in mind.
Transmissions require rebuild at anywhere from 200-300k....so it miiiight be on the way out.
Just something to keep in mind.
08-25-2009, 03:32 PM
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Sounds stupid, but did you check the Power Steering level? When it gets low the car will screech. Maybe he didn't keep up on his fluids too much :\
My dad also used LucasOil power steering fix and it stopped his 500e from leaking and making noise.
My dad also used LucasOil power steering fix and it stopped his 500e from leaking and making noise.
08-25-2009, 08:05 PM
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I think I can bring it down to $2000 if I really want to. Somebody should buy it restore it.
Last edited by KA8; 08-25-2009 at 08:13 PM.
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08-25-2009, 08:27 PM
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Ask him to knock it down as you'll have to take off that AMG badge before being able to drive it 
looks nice though. Def check coolant for oil before takin her home
looks nice though. Def check coolant for oil before takin her home
Last edited by ps2cho; 08-25-2009 at 08:30 PM.
08-25-2009, 08:40 PM
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Very nice. Totally jealous.
First mod: Remove misleading AMG badge
Second mod: Spray plastic grille insert glossy black. That will take a good 10 years off the car.
First mod: Remove misleading AMG badge
Second mod: Spray plastic grille insert glossy black. That will take a good 10 years off the car.
08-25-2009, 11:33 PM
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Transmission.
Those are the ones that scream "walk away" to me. At that price and that milage.
I bought a 94 E320 sedan for $3k with 138k miles. No AC (AZ car) or transmission problems, fewer miles lower price.
Patience will reward you.
Transmission.
Those are the ones that scream "walk away" to me. At that price and that milage.
I bought a 94 E320 sedan for $3k with 138k miles. No AC (AZ car) or transmission problems, fewer miles lower price.
Patience will reward you.
08-26-2009, 02:38 AM
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Non-standard ...
I would wait for a more genuine example - beware:
>>> False AMG badges
>>> 18 inch wheels, unless they really are AMGs - never fitted as standard
>>> Non-standard exhaust
>>> CE 320 badge - is this genuine? In Europe it isn't. After the 300CE came the E320.
No, it smells wrong to me.
Happy hunting.
RayH
>>> False AMG badges
>>> 18 inch wheels, unless they really are AMGs - never fitted as standard
>>> Non-standard exhaust
>>> CE 320 badge - is this genuine? In Europe it isn't. After the 300CE came the E320.
No, it smells wrong to me.
Happy hunting.
RayH
