Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 230 TE 5d Auto (W124) (1990/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for £1200, with 104K & History. £2k is better entry level. Can be a risk if you don't know what you're buying into…
Costs
Use German & Swedish for parts. Can be as cheap as a VW Passat to run. Do your research first. 300's can be juicy. Main Dealer prices are v. high! Not much goes wrong. service history is a must for peace of mind.
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On the road
Driving
Not that involving, but laid back cruiser. Eats miles. Not the 'old mans' car many would think.
Performance
1400kgs 136bhp 31+Mpg 122mph 0-60 10.4sec = OK for the real world.
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Living with it
Reliability
TLC is all if you are to avoid big bills. Have to spend £600 to bring this car up to scratch That's a major service, tailgate struts, new set of tyres and a propshaft donut. Worth it, books at £3000. Will do 500k miles if looked after.
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Inverted POSH. Why spend £37K??? Reliable. Bulletproof if cared for. Better than BMW. M-B The ultimate owners car, if not to drive.
Comfort
Make sure self-levelling is topped up for magic carpet ride and less roll. Also propshaft can vibe if not checked. Very quiet car.
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Security and Service
Security
Not that good. Has floor locker in mine, not 7 seats. Needs decent Alarm/Immobiliser.
Service
Rarely see anything this old but still a warm welcome...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Smooth and quiet, use Optimax for best results.
Other
ABS to be sorted, and misc. minor electrical problems all easily sorted. Low tech 14 year old car, hewn from granite.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes