500Es.... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

iwrock · #1 10-06-2008, 04:57 AM

My dads been bitten by the bug to get another (fun) car... Some will recall the Bentley Brooklands Thread, as well as some other threads on random cars hes found.

Well, we found a local 1992 500E for sale, super clean, with all the records. Carfax checked, 2 owner car, and its been a Northern California car all its life. No accidents, the body is in perfect condition. Its been services by my indy for some time now, so he knows the car well. It just had the wire harness replaced, as well as a tuneup (plugs, oil, etc.).

The car is currently the "center piece" of his "collection" but has been eyeing an E55 thats for sale locally.

So, what does the forum think of such a car? Should I push him to buy it or not buy it? He usually depends on my input, and I can sway his decision easily.

Jim B. · #2 10-06-2008, 06:22 AM

Tell him to get it.

Driving that thing will make him feel 30 years younger.

It's the ultimate stealth machine that is still a Mercedes.

If anyone can convince him of the intrinsic worth of a W124, *YOU* can.

Plus, once in a while, YOU may be able to get your hands on it. he he he

POS · #3 10-06-2008, 08:35 AM

Fun to drive, expensive to fix. Make sure you get the evaporator checked for leaks - if it has any smells in the cabin, it's the evaporator and it's expensive.

diametricalbenz · #4 10-06-2008, 11:00 AM

A buddy of mine has one and it's an awesome car as it's still posted in the for sale ads. If it weren't for the $10,000 of repair bills in the last 4 years it would be more appealing. Of course after having replaced pretty much every wear part on it, it runs seamlessly.