Another 124 convert - Benzworld.org

alexnatt · 08-15-2007, 07:42 AM

I have successfully spread my obsession with MBs to a new target. My friend Patrick picks up his 124 tomorrow. It looks like a nice example. Here's a couple pics.

Megadiesel · 08-22-2007, 09:57 AM

Cool! I converted from Lexus to Mercedes and I think it's a good choice. Mercedes have a better build quality!

alexnatt · 08-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Yeah. It's a nice ride. He did his research, got a PPI, and was rewarded with a good one.

my260e · 08-22-2007, 09:39 PM

wow, very nice interior!

alexnatt · 08-23-2007, 03:23 PM

yeah. it's hard to beat a nice palomino interior. The seller was a real car buff and kept the leather in good shape.

Mercaussie · 08-23-2007, 06:40 PM

Hi Alexnatt,
Looks great. My advice from previous experience with W124 seies is to change all fluids on a regular basis. I change oil & filter at 5,000 klm's or 6 months. Auto-trans, brakes, power steering each 2 years. Re engine coolant each 3 years, & only use the MB recommended coolant ( blue in colour)which has a neutral ph of 7.0. If you're prepared to do this servicing your W124's they'll last for yonks

Mercaussie

alexnatt · 08-23-2007, 06:55 PM

yes. good advice. i have followed a similar schedule on my 124 for the past 40,000 miles.

hamada128 · 08-23-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercaussie

Hi Alexnatt,
Looks great. My advice from previous experience with W124 seies is to change all fluids on a regular basis. I change oil & filter at 5,000 klm's or 6 months. Auto-trans, brakes, power steering each 2 years. Re engine coolant each 3 years, & only use the MB recommended coolant ( blue in colour)which has a neutral ph of 7.0. If you're prepared to do this servicing your W124's they'll last for yonks

Mercaussie

the original mercedes antifreeze from the dealer for the car of this era is YELLOW in color NOT Blue.

someone may correct me if i'm wrong.

Mercaussie · 08-24-2007, 06:45 PM

Hi Hamada128,
In Australia, MB recommended coolant is blue in colour.....just purchased last week again for our E320. They may change colours from time to time ?

Mercaussie

Six_wheeler · 08-25-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alexnatt

I have successfully spread my obsession with MBs to a new target. My friend Patrick picks up his 124 tomorrow. It looks like a nice example. Here's a couple pics.

Pretty ride your pal's got! Those pictures almost made me cry. It's been more than two years since I sold my 124, and I'm finding it increasingly hard to resist getting back into the 124 fold. Not that there's anything wrong with my two Mazda 6's, but...