Wagon Chat - Advice/Pics/Kick the Can/Whatever...

Chappy · 07-09-2007, 10:09 AM

....the quest contiunes....

I went and looked at my 3rd W124 wagon this weekend. It was a '95 (Black with light beige MB tex) and was nice compared to the '93 and '91 wagons I've looked at recently. It should be....the asking price was $7900 compared with the $3200 and $2995 of the previous two.

Slightly damp carpet in the rear signaled moisture intrusion through the rear quarter glass....sure enough, there was some "goop" around the windows....an attempted fix. For a car with 198K on the clock, the interior was really very nice (brand new floor mats helped that impression too lol). No evidence of accidents, but the usual scratches and even a small dent on the hood. A/C worked. The car started and idled okay, but the CEL is on and the a/c does not blow out the center vents.

I opted not to test drive the car at this stage. I'm trying to decide what the expense of the (albiet minor) cosmetic fixes (I figure $1000-1500) would be plus my mind is having a hard time getting wrapped around the mileage. Under the hood, I noticed some seepage on one or two hoses and it needed a new hood pad. This is all before any consideration of what the car needs mechanically.

There is a car a few hundred miles away (same year and color combo) that has roughly half the mileage (106K) and asking price is a few hundred less. I'm going to call on that one today...

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Chappy · 07-09-2007, 12:14 PM

If it were only closer to me.....

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=2044

DarkHand · 07-09-2007, 09:29 PM

Think I will start looking...I like the look of the wagon.
A 94 or 95 will do me right.

myfirstbenz · 07-09-2007, 09:46 PM

wagons are the way to go, hands down. And that saddle interior is to die for IMO.

kwontumspeed · 07-10-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstbenz

wagons are the way to go, hands down. And that saddle interior is to die for IMO.

Saddle = Called "Saffron(174)" by MB

Yes, one of my favorite interiors in the olde Mercs.

Eliot · 07-10-2007, 03:32 AM

Saffron wasn't my first choice for interior colour but I'm really quite happy with it now. It looks great in photos.

Chappy · 07-10-2007, 02:04 PM

Anybody have an aftermarket or performance exhaust on their W124 "combi"?

Chappy · 07-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Just interviewed another owner ('95). Good miles....who knows?

myfirstbenz · 07-10-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappy

Anybody have an aftermarket or performance
exhaust on their W124 "combi"?

I have a cat-back flowmaster dual pipes. I had the shop remove the center muffler and then use a rear horizontally opposed single in dual out(both sides) muffler for the camaro/firebird

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...en-US:official

This way I had an inlet outlet tube on the same side like the existing muffler, but then have another pipe on the opposite end for the dual pipe look. I like it, and it sounds great. I had the shop bend some pipe and cut it to look like factor tips and I had them tuck it up as tight as possible for a stock/discrete look.

ZedStyle · 07-11-2007, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstbenz

I have a cat-back flowmaster dual pipes. I had the shop remove the center muffler and then use a rear horizontally opposed single in dual out(both sides) muffler for the camaro/firebird

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...en-US:official

This way I had an inlet outlet tube on the same side like the existing muffler, but then have another pipe on the opposite end for the dual pipe look. I like it, and it sounds great. I had the shop bend some pipe and cut it to look like factor tips and I had them tuck it up as tight as possible for a stock/discrete look.

pics?

LoveLEE143 · 07-11-2007, 03:04 PM

Chappy

for $110 how bad can it be? I want to buy it myself if it is not dead.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/371433153.html

Chappy · 07-11-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveLEE143

Chappy

for $110 how bad can it be? I want to buy it myself if it is not dead.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/371433153.html

I have passed on 2 wagons at $3000 each and one at $7900. I'd be going the wrong direction and fear that would be a complete waste of time. Plus, a white exterior is the last color I'd want (no offense to others with this color).....just a preference of mine.

I spoke with one gent in Jacksonville, FL and one in Pittsburgh yesterday (7500 and 8000 respectively). So far, I'm not convinced I need to make a move on either one at this stage.

Plus, there's a new listing on ebay here in town (Silver w/ just 100K miles)....I'll contact the seller to arrange a viewing.

I do appreciate your help.

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 08:05 AM

Really clean '95 E320 Wagon on ebay.....(just 5 days left!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...36771841QQrdZ1

myfirstbenz · 07-12-2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappy

Really clean '95 E320 Wagon on ebay.....(just 5 days left!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...36771841QQrdZ1

Damn, that is a nice one!

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstbenz

Damn, that is a nice one!

Agreed. I'm curious to see if it fetches over $10K.

Decided to get some local help on one of the out-of-town cars....we'll see if it comes back with a good report card. The additional photos the seller sent me last night were promising, but pics only show 60% of the story at best.

myfirstbenz · 07-12-2007, 05:04 PM

I just talked to the owner of a benz shop I used to work at in HS, he is liquidating his cars and old timer parts. He has a black'n'tan TE with a strong motor and a dying tranny that had $2500 in work, and he is asking $900. I think i'll pick it up and use it as a rally car/parts car if I can get it for $500.

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstbenz

I just talked to the owner of a benz shop I used to work at in HS, he is liquidating his cars and old timer parts. He has a black'n'tan TE with a strong motor and a dying tranny that had $2500 in work, and he is asking $900. I think i'll pick it up and use it as a rally car/parts car if I can get it for $500.

I happen to be on the wrong side of the U.S. at the moment....

LoveLEE143 · 07-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Road trip

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveLEE143

Road trip

Don't tease me.....

MARK CUMMINS · 07-12-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappy

Don't tease me.....

You should have a chat with Neal on mercedesshop he has a VERY Nice W124 Wagon Black...with a AMG C36 engine..upgraded brakes etc....Oh Sorry Its NOT for sale..

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS

You should have a chat with Neal on mercedesshop he has a VERY Nice W124 Wagon Black...with a AMG C36 engine..upgraded brakes etc....Oh Sorry Its NOT for sale..

Great minds think alike....I reached out to him earlier and Neil has graciously accepted my plea for his assistance by looking at the wagon in JAX tomorrow.

If it passes his muster, a thorough PPI will get scheduled.

DarkHand · 07-12-2007, 09:44 PM

Getting VERY tempting to give my Old Faithful Dodge Caravan to a derserving family and search out for my second benz now after listening here...

bjay51d · 07-12-2007, 10:03 PM

I cant believe that thing needed a trans rebuild with under 100k on the clock

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHand

Getting VERY tempting to give my Old Faithful Dodge Caravan to a derserving family and search out for my second benz now after listening here...

It was our growing family that launched me on this quest....I've always admired the W124 wagons. Handsome cars.

What part of the country are you in?

Chappy · 07-12-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjay51d

I cant believe that thing needed a trans rebuild with under 100k on the clock

07-09-2007, 12:14 PM	#2
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	If it were only closer to me..... http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=2044 __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

07-09-2007, 09:46 PM	#4
myfirstbenz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington, the state! Posts: 1,448 Drives: 89 300TE, and 68 280sel	wagons are the way to go, hands down. And that saddle interior is to die for IMO. __________________ Kombi's Uber Alles Member #1 ::Familie von Mercedes:: '00 German Shepherd ("Hans") '89 300 TE 140k '92 400E (killed in action) '68 280 SE/8 (High School Sweetheart and First Benz/Love) '95 E320 (mother's) '60 190D (dad's project) '05 A6 Allroad 2.7t (dad's ride) '84 190E (brother's-sold) '90 300CE (brother's) AKA BenzBro

07-10-2007, 02:04 PM	#7
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Anybody have an aftermarket or performance exhaust on their W124 "combi"? __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

07-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#8
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Just interviewed another owner ('95). Good miles....who knows? __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

07-12-2007, 08:05 AM	#13
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Really clean '95 E320 Wagon on ebay.....(just 5 days left!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...36771841QQrdZ1 __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

07-09-2007, 09:29 PM	#3
DarkHand Super Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 526 Drives: 1994 White an Grey E320 "Shado"	Think I will start looking...I like the look of the wagon. A 94 or 95 will do me right.

07-10-2007, 03:32 AM	#6
Eliot Super Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 548 Drives: 94 E420 Sportline Suspension	Saffron wasn't my first choice for interior colour but I'm really quite happy with it now. It looks great in photos.

07-11-2007, 03:04 PM	#11
LoveLEE143 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 250 Drives: 1983 240D, 1989 300E	Chappy for $110 how bad can it be? I want to buy it myself if it is not dead. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/371433153.html

07-12-2007, 05:04 PM	#16
myfirstbenz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington, the state! Posts: 1,448 Drives: 89 300TE, and 68 280sel	I just talked to the owner of a benz shop I used to work at in HS, he is liquidating his cars and old timer parts. He has a black'n'tan TE with a strong motor and a dying tranny that had $2500 in work, and he is asking $900. I think i'll pick it up and use it as a rally car/parts car if I can get it for $500. __________________ Kombi's Uber Alles Member #1 ::Familie von Mercedes:: '00 German Shepherd ("Hans") '89 300 TE 140k '92 400E (killed in action) '68 280 SE/8 (High School Sweetheart and First Benz/Love) '95 E320 (mother's) '60 190D (dad's project) '05 A6 Allroad 2.7t (dad's ride) '84 190E (brother's-sold) '90 300CE (brother's) AKA BenzBro

07-12-2007, 06:13 PM	#18
LoveLEE143 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 250 Drives: 1983 240D, 1989 300E	Road trip

07-12-2007, 09:44 PM	#22
DarkHand Super Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 526 Drives: 1994 White an Grey E320 "Shado"	Getting VERY tempting to give my Old Faithful Dodge Caravan to a derserving family and search out for my second benz now after listening here...

07-12-2007, 10:03 PM	#23
bjay51d Super Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 659 Drives: 1989300CE(sold),1996Accord,02CBR954	I cant believe that thing needed a trans rebuild with under 100k on the clock __________________

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