Your long serving Mercedes Benz

[Guest achuafc]

Actually I'm quite curious as to how many years a car can really serve us, the owner?

Anyone out there driving a MB classic and available to comment?

Would be interesting to find out especially if some say that MB is built to last since most people actually sell their cars within the first 3 years of its useful life, so am seeing if there is any old and running MB out there.

1) age of your car now;

2) model;

3) mileage on your odometer;

4) Common problems for an old car;

5) Tips for keeping/driving an old car.

[g8crasher]

achuafc wrote:

Actually I'm quite curious as to how many years a car can really serve us, the owner?

Anyone out there driving a MB classic and available to comment?

Would be interesting to find out especially if some say that MB is built to last since most people actually sell their cars within the first 3 years of its useful life, so am seeing if there is any old and running MB out there.

1) age of your car now;

2) model;

3) mileage on your odometer;

4) Common problems for an old car;

5) Tips for keeping/driving an old car.

1977 W123 -> 23 y/o when we decided to call it a day for her.

1991 W124 -> 18 y/o when I sold her to a new caretaker.

1996 W210 -> Still going strong

There are plenty of other positive examples. Just thought I'd share my personal experience.

4. Common problems often have to do with the mindset of the owner. Make sure you don't get distracted with the newer bling models. Bottomline, it pays to be faithful to your old lady. Other than the fuel bill, nothing much really.

5. Best ever tip - don't neglect regular servicing. Replace parts that need to be replaced - don't scrimp and save on a part that still has 50% functionality - you'd be needing to look at replacing them anyways.

[keltanky]

achuafc wrote:

Actually I'm quite curious as to how many years a car can really serve us, the owner?

Anyone out there driving a MB classic and available to comment?

Would be interesting to find out especially if some say that MB is built to last since most people actually sell their cars within the first 3 years of its useful life, so am seeing if there is any old and running MB out there.

1) age of your car now;

2) model;

3) mileage on your odometer;

4) Common problems for an old car;

5) Tips for keeping/driving an old car.

1982 W123 -->20yrs --- layup due to Engine internal leaking!

1981 W123 -->25yrs --- also layup due to engine internal leaking & Gearbox faulty (but this car my Fav. I had hit 600KM on a FULL TANK! for a Carb its damn GOOD!!, on usual days will be 520KM)

1991 W124 -- 20yrs -- Now still enjoying! & Still STRONG! Can do a FULL TANK NSH from SIN TO ALOR STAR!

4. usual issues - aircons.

well cars are like ladies (sorry ladies members :whistle: just some quotes la), TREAT THEM WELL, THEY WILL SERVE YOU WELL!!

5. TIPS same like g8crasher

[Guest Gargle]

1) age of your car now - 33 YRS

2) model - W107

3) mileage on your odometer - lots haha!

4) Common problems for an old car - rust, worn out parts, parts generally more expensive, overheating, aircon, baseplate, shocks

5) Tips for keeping/driving an old car - regular maintenance and timely replacement, find a reliable mechanic who knows your car, speak with people on this forum

This is my daily driver. It does 500km per tank with heavy footed driving in "sports" gear. Otherwise cruising mode gets 550km.

Owning an old car is not for the casual enthusiast, in my opinion

[Guest achuafc]

Thank you all for sharing. It is heartening to see, at least, on the roads in this country, more classic MB cars than other european marques. This somehow suggests that the MB marque is more durable & driveable than the others?. Perhaps so.

It's been great so far to drive one and to experience the marque. Like KelTanKY said it once before (actually his snr said to him), "Merc is to be driven, BMW is to drive"!

Gentlemen, long live to your rides!

[Guest flairco]

hey all the above mentioned is good to hear. i was wondering when would i doing a forecast on when to sell!