I have owned this old Mercedes for 3 years now doing about 6,000 miles a year in it.
If there is a car with a smoother ride than this I have yet to drive it. The engine is a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder(136 bhp). The designation CE marks this car out as the coupe version (2 doors).
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Mercedes A-Class - Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / Autotronic - (Auto) - 1992 cc - Max Speed: 116 mph - 109 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: Elegance SE, Classic SE, Classic, Avantgarde SE, Long
Advantages: Super Cool Head Turner. Smooth as silk Disadvantages: I wish it was new and not 23 years old
I have owned this old Mercedes for 3 years now doing about 6,000 miles a year in it.
If there is a car with a smoother ride than this I have yet to drive it. The engine is a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder(136 bhp). The designation CE marks this car out as the coupe version (2 doors).
Driving: silky smooth, quiet as the grave. No squeaks or rattles. Smooth acceleration and a fair wallop of speed in sport mode. Automatic 4 speed ... .../>
Exterior: This series of Mercedes (123) was the last to use significant amount of chrome. Chrome bumpers, chrome mirrors, lots of chrome detailing. The coupe has two massive doors that shut like vault doors. No wonder this series were known as "Panzerwagens". Unfortunately at 23 years old the tin worm does attack so replacement panels and respraying is the order of the day
Reliability: This is a beautifully engineered ... more
I have owned this old Mercedes for 3 years now doing about 6,000 miles a year in it.
If there is a car with a smoother ride than this I have yet to drive it. The engine is a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder(136 bhp). The designation CE marks this car out as the coupe version (2 doors).
Driving: silky smooth, quiet as the grave. No squeaks or rattles. Smooth acceleration and a fair wallop of speed in sport mode. Automatic 4 speed gearbox is delightful. The power steering is very much over assisted. This car is not for boy racers but makes a reasonable fist of corners. Built as a gentleman's cruiser the car is designed to cruise motorways and A roads in plutocratic luxury. Fuel economy is about 25 mpg.
Interior: This is what interiors should look like all wood and leather - gorgeous. People who travel in it say its like driving about in a club chair at a gentlemans club. Just so classy and timeless.
Exterior: This series of Mercedes (123) was the last to use significant amount of chrome. Chrome bumpers, chrome mirrors, lots of chrome detailing. The coupe has two massive doors that shut like vault doors. No wonder this series were known as "Panzerwagens". Unfortunately at 23 years old the tin worm does attack so replacement panels and respraying is the order of the day
Reliability: This is a beautifully engineered car. I adjusted the fan belt recently. You just have to see the mechanism that does this.Simple to use and great to watch! Nothing has gone wrong in the three years I have had her other than consumables like brake pads and discs. Parts are not that expensive either.
Wow Factor: My best moment was at a set of traffic lights when a new Porsche 911 drew alongside with a glamorous blonde lady in the passenger seat. She was elbowing the bloke who was driving and saying look at that car! LOL bet he paid 30 times what I paid for mine.
If you are looking for a cheap and not to difficult way into the classic car market this is the type of car you should consider. See my personal home page for photos.
