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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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Advice Needed regarding W124 E320

Hi Guys,

Im new to this site and need some advice.

Im currently the owner of a 1994 W124 E320, which I absolutely adore. However, it is an old car and has its fair share of problems. The cylinder head is breathing, and it needs a new mass air flow sensor. Not only that, it needs new engine mounts, as well as a headlamp switch, hazard switch, a new armrest and air conditioning fan.

As a 19-year old student, it isnt easy for me to finance repairs, as petrol is already a problem for me!

Do you reckon I should keep the car as it is, and do things slowly and little by little??

Or do you suggest I get rid of it, and buy a different Mercedes?? If so, which older/classic Mercs are easier to maintain and simple to repair??

I had a 230CE W123 before this, but never really connected with it.

Please help!
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JarrydNeves
Hi Guys,

Im new to this site and need some advice.

Im currently the owner of a 1994 W124 E320, which I absolutely adore. However, it is an old car and has its fair share of problems. The cylinder head is breathing, and it needs a new mass air flow sensor. Not only that, it needs new engine mounts, as well as a headlamp switch, hazard switch, a new armrest and air conditioning fan.

As a 19-year old student, it isnt easy for me to finance repairs, as petrol is already a problem for me!

Do you reckon I should keep the car as it is, and do things slowly and little by little??

Or do you suggest I get rid of it, and buy a different Mercedes?? If so, which older/classic Mercs are easier to maintain and simple to repair??

I had a 230CE W123 before this, but never really connected with it.

Please help!
I'd drive it un till it dies without fixing it. As long as your breaks and tires are good.
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 12:36 AM
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E300D is better alternative if petrol is a problem...
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:40 AM
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I'd drive it un till it dies without fixing it. As long as your breaks and tires are good.
Thank you for the reply and advice! I am considering doing just that.
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:42 AM
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moved to W124 forum...
E300D is better alternative if petrol is a problem...
Unfortunately in South Africa, diesel only really got popular in the 2000's. Most W124's here are 200 and 230, I think I've only seen two or three diesel examples in my lifetime.
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