You might ask how can you go from 6.0L V12 to a 2.3L dull station wagon? Good question! This car will be a workhorse car for all year use, hauling trailers and transporting stuff.
It’s a bit scruffy looking when you get up close and have the impression of standing outside too long without a decent polish.
Lets start with the pros:
- It’s a Sportline version – Oh yes Sport with 132 HP
- It has ADS (automatic differential lock), so usable in the Norwegian winter
- Mechanically the car runs fine, engine and breaks etc.
- No significant rust to speak of
- The black metallic color is quite nice and more easy to sell than for example green
- No electric windows, so less things to break
- AC seems to work OK
- It has an electric sunroof that can be opened and closed
- Comes with a DAB radio – FM is obsolete in Norway
- It is face lift 1 – looks better than the 85 original and does not have the rust paint problems of face lift 2
And then to the negatives:
- No electric windows – I need to please my luxurious ego
- The sunroof tilting function is not really working at the moment – not the end of the world
- There is a leak from the hose of the rear window washer reservoir – needs to be fixed
- The cables and vacuum hose of the right front door have been cut
- The driver seat is quite worn and needs a new sitting pad
- Door check straps needs to be changed
- Switch for the rear wiper needs to be replaced
- Front plastic bumper has cracks – needs replacement
- Fabric interior, where is the luxury?
- Ugly unoriginal rims – Needs to be changed for sure. Good thing I have some original w126 rims that can be bolter straight on
- Worn winter tires
- The key for the door and ignition are different
So is this a lemon car? Not really, but not a show car either. It has some issues and the age shows. The price also reflected that. The mileage is not low either at above 350.000 km, so at least its driven in properly.
Many of will might ask how I can drive 3 cars simultaneously around. Well obviously I don’t. Mostly my father will use it as his daily driver. I can though see some nice articles come out of it. And having the opportunity to drive a classic w124 can be fun!
Cheers, Robs out