I agree most of the things I've had done to the car (didnt do most of the myself as I don't have the space to do it) were pretty much wear items that would need to be replaced in a newer car that's out of warranty anyway.

My friend bought an Audi A6 and he needs new front brake rotors and pads and maybe even the rear ones. It also starts really hard when it's cold, etc. So I just figured that these old beasts are really not too bad! *Not to mention that doing his front brakes cost as much as doing all four brakes on the diesel + some change I think*

Now if I had my own garage or at least somewhere to do those things... I would've saved so much money. As much as I like working on cars (used to) I still love just owning a W123! Such a pleasure to drive one!

Don't get me wrong I've driven all sorts of new cars (BMWs in particular, Audis, new MB's, etc.) *thanks to some rich kids I know*. The old MB has that 'soul'!

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe