I bought the WORST generation E Class. But, is it actually bad?
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First things first, don't panic. The Daimler is still here and getting it running will be the next video. We're just waiting on parts. In the meantime, I've bought a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E200. It is, according to many, the worst generation of E Class. But I don't see it that way. I see it as cheap luxury, and who doesn't like a bit of that? For £995, you've got to have a go, right?
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A proud W210 owner. Try m112 or m113 engine with 5 speed automatic facelifted examples. Except rust issues they are quite bulletproof and comfortable. No need to worry about SBC brake, no problem in head gasket or degrading wiring harness, no worries in leaking air suspension, reliable 4matic, still high quality interior.
Why facelift? Is there any issues with the pre facelift
@@rahnastoRR mostly electronics and a bit improved rust resistance. But pre facelift w210 is also a good car
I had 3 of these, a 4 cylinder E200, in line 6 E320 and later a E420 V8 and, despite all criticism, always found them very reliable
Absolutely. They're used as taxis all over the middle east and they carry on with just basic maintenance for years. As personal transport the E320 is probably the best option with regards to economy, reliability, comfort and driving pleasure. The E420 V8 (and the venerable E55 AMG) are, of course, more desirable but only to those with unlimited budgets.
By this point the harmonic balancer is not some crazy secret... Inspect the timing belt? While you're in there inspect the balancer.
Same, my E320 is super reliable
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Unlimited budget for what?😂 anybody who earns a decent living can afford one
Had a 98 e320 and now an 01 e430; and I agree. Very reliable and safe.
I thought to myself "Do i really want to sit through a 30 minute video of a man collecting a type of car that i'm not particularly interested in?" Turns out that, yes, yes i do. that 30 minutes went by quickly. looking forward to the next one. Keep it up, Chris.
That really means a lot, thank you!
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Alright mate, here’s the dillio.
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The rest button is to continue the AC or Heat after you’ve turned the engine off
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The S and W switch is for standard and winter driving modes. W starts the vehicle in second gear to reduce slip on snow when taking off. Set the switch to S on the regular.
Enjoy your 210 😊
Apart from the well known corrosion problems these are a very good car. Personally I think they drive better than the W124 with a much more modern feel. The 4 cylinder engines are super reliable as are the auto gearboxes.
Lots of online hate for these cars, lots of it from people who never owned or drove one.
Rust is the biggest enemy of the W210. Apart from that, it is pretty solid and spacious. It is the best looking taxi Mercedes E-Class I remember.
AMG Monoblock alloys to complete the look.
The E200 is not to be underestimated, i bought one that had 316k km on it but it still drove like new because of top service and care but still it rusted. It was the avantgarde so the ride was amazing and sporty. Pretty fast for what it was, best 300 pounds i ever spent.
I have C200 cdi 2003 and odo 467 000, runs good and drives good. Mercedes is quality car if well maintained
@@w203ilux Nice man its a great car! I recently bought a w210 E220 cdi 2001 previous taxi with 563 000 km. I agree this one is very comfortable
You are right, they are and were good cars, a pity about the rust, but all cars rust, some faster than others and in others you just don't always see it, other cars rot from the inside out. Remember Mercedes is not a British box. I currently also have a W124 E300 24v from 1995, the engine runs like a Swiss clock, and NO rust!
"it's got a hose here. It's got a belt there." It's these technical details that keep me coming back! Another fun video. Keep them coming!
I have had a e240 elegance from ‘98, with 120k miles for 9 months now that I also got for £999.…… lovely smooth motor that will do 360 miles on one sitting because it’s so softly sprung……. Got the wheels refurbed, repaired the air con, new headlights, serviced and replaced a rusty front wing….. I’m now £3000 into it but I’m loving it …….. such a lot of car for the money and people are even complementing it now 😅
I love the fact that if you're prepared to do a little bit of work, it is possible to buy what would genuinely have been aspirational vehicles for pennies in the pound 15 to 20 years later. My 3.0 2007 S-type Jag still has grace and pace with 160,000 miles on it. Your videos certainly give me the confidence to fix things that people would walk away from and miss out on what could be a really nice set of wheels.
A lot of salmon for your money, Chris. These are great and finally getting the appreciation they deserve. Great video.
These are prone to rust but apart from that spacious and solid, not great in the true sense but great value for money.
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@@dreammaker730 lovely
They aren’t prone to rust if you have a garage and don’t drive salty roads ;)
Now imagine what E430 or E55s would be like from the era. Especially the ones that survived the rust and have been kept in good nick.
I can confirm an E55 is an amazing thing 😁 I've owned mine ('98 model) for nearly 7 years now, and it's one of the non rusty ones in Obsidian Black 👍
@@tejsgarageuk2830 Which E55 is better and more reliable, the pre-facelift one or the facelift?
@@mbz4652 Well I would say pre facelift as that's what I have lol. Though seriously, in England certainly, the face lift cars are the more rusty ones. I think this is due to the paint technology legislations changing around year 2000. My car has never had any welding done and has it's original spring perches too.
The facelift cars also have a larger screen in the dash (showing MPG etc - which pre facelift don't have) and this screen is also prone to failing. Mechanically they are the same however. Facelift come with the COMAND infotainment system as an option (older cars did not get this) but someone fitted this to my car more than 10 years ago so that is a bonus.
It's really what you prefer the look of, but most important is a car with as little corrosion as possible.
Nice car. A couple of things: The EC button on the climate control stands for Economy, that is the button that actually cuts off the AC. The rest button allows you to run the heater while the engine is off. The S mode in the transmission does not stand for Sport, but Standard. That is actually the mode you should be in most of the time. The other mode (W or E depending on the year) cuts out first gear, for wet surfaces. I find it's also useful for traffic jams. Saves you from the repeated 1st to 2nd shift when you get going 😅 I have a w203, which is the corresponding c class. I also think these cars are underrated. Sure the quality of the plastics took a bit of a dive compared to the previous generations, but mine has 400,000 km on it and it still runs great, is very comfortable and feels smooth as silk.
On W124 'W' stood for Winter such as snow or ice
@@kadiocalc What year is your 124? I have a 190E (W201) from '85 and that had the S/E labels on the box (E for economy, but it did the same sort of thing, cut out 1st gear). I converted it to manual a couple of years ago when the trans started slipping, it has much longer legs now :)
It was a 1990 300TE. It was a 7 seater, apparently it was an option for extra seats or a larger fuel tank. Things i loved about that car was single front wiperblade, rear wiper cane on when you selected reverse, OTG, an extra sun shade above the rear view mirror, load cover attached to the tailgate, self closing tailgate (once you had lowered it) movable centre arm rest and that silky smooth straight 6.
Happy Days.
What a lovely looking example that is. Had 2 of these and both drove absolutely superb. Elegance much softer and more comfortable ride than the Avantgarde. One thing I would check though, as this happened to both of mine and a mate has just had same thing, is the front control arms/wishbones. They 'can' crack/corrode just where the balljoint attaches, which will cause balljoint to shear off. A quick Google may be an idea. Very much looking forward to seeing your progress with it.
I had an E200 and loved it. It was supremely comfortable and relaxing to drive on long motorway journeys. I never had any mechanical issues with it, the only downside was the dreaded rust that took hold of the front wings which seem to effect many MB’s of that era.
Cracking video, loving your work . A very underated car. Did factory collection on one back in 99 with my old man. Drove all the way from Stuttgart to Scotland, no sore back, no fatigue, quiet, quick enough on the autobahn....brilliant cars.
I owned an E300TD it rusted around the wheel arches and the boot lid which was replaced f.o.c. by MB , I replaced broken front springs, roll bar drop links and glow plugs, it had covered over 140k miles when I sold it and I enjoyed the car very much as it was my first Mercedes
I own '98 w210 E200 Kompressor (137kW) in the Elegance trim, and the car is superb. The build and ride quality, a plenty of power, very quiet interior and the best air cabin filtration system on the market, even today. It's got the 4 filter setup (only on the dual A/C LCD panel models). The rust is an issue, but it's a cosmetic issue that I deal with regular. Definitely read the user manual to your car, these machines have tons of features. My car even has got the sun position sensor, auto dimming rear view mirrors, remote window operation, wiper rain sensor... and so on.
Hmm, my dad had the E220D and E300D and it never had something wrong with. Then he bought the newer E270cdi w211 and it was a nightmare, the list of repairs is huge.
Great buy, looks like quite a solid example. I own a 1997 E230 and I absolutely love it. The base four cylinder W210 is very underrated as a car. Not the most powerful engine but it turns really well given there is very little weight over the front and it rides superbly. I did a buyer's guide on this and the four with few electronics is quite a decent buy. Some of the sixes can be troublesome and corrosion can be an issue especially on crash damaged cars. However, once your drive one and own one, it nowhere near the disaster it is made out to be, especially compared to many more modern offerings. If anything my W210 is making a lot of newer cars in my fleet and projects look quite ordinary in terms of value for money and reliability.
Agreed a good solid car
The amg’s are amazing too. My favorites car I’ve ever owned out of 30 amazing cars over the years.
a C or E class from '97 to '99 with an I4 engine are super solid, they doesn't suffer from bad wiring harness like the older ones and the m111's are bullet proof just like the 722.6 trannies from those years. Just be careful to buy one that got the ATF fluid serviced like it should and it's not rotten, thankfully were I live (Spain) we don't have problems with rust on cars, so it's easy to get one rust free here. These cars are OLD but despite that, they are packed with ABS, BAS, ESP and more, the interior on these things are immortal high quality plastics, not hard cheap crap also the E class excelled safety ratings at the time (c class was ok-ish...), the only thing I don't like are the looks of the E, the C (and even better, a C estate) looks way better IMO.
Great video Chris, really looking forward to seeing how these projects progress.
As you have said its just really nice to be driving something other than the humdrum mundane of new cars, it just nice to try and make the car the best version of itself and you dont have to spend a fortune doing this and you will end up with a really lovely car and it stands out simply because you just dont see them anymore. Keep up the fantastic work Mr P you really are an inspiration to more than you think.
I own myself an e420 w210.... magnificent car: elegant, confortable, powerful.... you can't go wrong with a w210, great purchase
Gutted I had to get rid of my W210 E300 with the OM606 lump sadly rust won the day but that engine would have outlasted me
We bought the same , a low milage E280 4 Matic from 2000! Jesus what a great car 😍
Just came home from buying my 3rd 210. The first two were 300td so obviously engines came out of those but they were beautiful to waft around in. This one has had all the rot cut out and respray, 320 cdi and I'll keep it forever. Rust aside these are my favourite e class
This generation really grew on me, when I made an in-depth tour on a 2000/2001 E200 Kompressor. It was originally from the UK, but my Cypriot friend bought it and shipped it to Cyprus. It was very nice seeing one with no rust (I’m originally from the Brighton area, so rust was common on these). Oh would love to have a go in a E55 estate, they were very special. Keep up the good work :) Matt
I had the E300 Avantgarde, (1999) it was a bit of a harsh ride, but a very nice motor, sadly the tin worm killed it in the end, I did get 3 new doors, both front wings, and the bonnet and boot replaced as a good will repair by MB when the car was 7 years old. Check around the rubbers on the window frames of the doors for corrosion.
If it wasn't for the rust, I would have kept the cars a few years longer, mechanically, it was flawless.
I love these videos. Brilliant insight and very interesting. Keep up the great work Chris.
My friend's dad had one of these as a wagon and I loved that car.
Great video, really well put together. Look forward to seeing more
I have a similar love for old Mercedes. This lead to buying a 190E in Maryland off Ebay. It would not start when we arrived to collect it, various bits failed as we drove home to Texas on studded snow tyres, the rear box fell off in Memphis, the oil warning light came on in Virginia. It had a dodgy registration and when the cops started following me I decided to leave the highway at the next exit, but the lack of friction in the braking department meant I could not make the exit, but the cops did so I was fine. Once home I donated it to charity. Still want another...
What you found in under the armrest is supposed to be between the seat and the senter consol. Stopping stuff to fall under the seat.
Keep up the good work Chris. It really is appreciated.
Folks used to say the same thing about w123, looks wise, back in 2000 and so on. W210 is a great bargain. I own a wagon and rust is what you have to watch for. As you’ve experienced, brake light switches go bad on these. Buy Mercedes’ switches and keep a few in the car just in case. The w210 is very robust and rewarding when you sort it. Enjoy!
My W208 CLK rusted badly after many salty winters in northern Illinois, but I absolutely loved the bid single wiper blade!
Good darts Sir! 210's are great value right now, not suffering from the same price hikes you saw on the W123 and latterly the W124. They share some parts too, and that same solidity you feel when driving. Yes, some of them rot, so do most cars from that era. 3 series and 5 series, and even the 7 series are serial rotters.
Paint issues abound from the use of eco friendly water based paints poorly applied and with shite QC. It's all fixable. Any part you can't be repainting immediately, just rub it over with ACF-50 and do it later. 🙂
I like these, and will follow with keen interest. Great filum, thanks!
I have a '97 E420 (W210) that I've owned for 7 years now. Bought with 85.5K miles and now just passed 160k miles. It is the most reliable car I've ever owned with proper maintenance. If you have the aptitude and some tools to work on a car, it is a great value to own these cars. Mind you, I live in the southern US, so road salt isn't corroding my chassis since that appears to be the biggest complaint for the generation of E-Class.
Love the cut of your jib Chris, on these videos.
The content really interests me.
It all just seems right. Can't wait for more from you.
Good luck with this and the Daimler.
Unpopular opinion. I dont hate this generation Benz. But then again, I like the Jag S Type.
Why do I have a feeling that many people who enjoy pollits videos will have that opinion
Probably one of the best generations when you consider the amg’s and early inline 6 models
Jaguar is a deep shit man!
I love this generation idk why they drive so smooth they ride better than the w220 air suspension models
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Great channel so far I look forward to future videos. Absolutely agree with your comments about project cars. A car like this Merc will give so much satisfaction once all of the little bits are sorted. I actually think it’s cool it’s only a 4 pot and didn’t even know they did a 2.0 NA
Love it, great video, look forward to the progress.
Great car and great video. My second Benz was a ‘95 W210 E250D, one of the first to be brought into the UK. Unfortunately when Merc built the first RHD 210s, they found the steering column got in the way of the turbo on the 5 pot diesels, so the first few were built as naturally aspirated examples, mine being one of them. As such, it was slow as cheese but simple, economical and bulletproof. I bought it at 120k and eventually it died at just shy of 300k, but only due to my ex wife breaking the ignition barrel by using the wrong key by mistake.
I loved that car and it made me a Benz fan for life. Many cars later, my current daily is a 2005 CLK 220CDI, probably the best of all the Mercs I’ve owned.
Insane car to purchase. I know because I did the same. Oh man, they love injectors. I got the ginormous estate 7 seater E320. By the end of my ownership, I decided it was the best car a grand piano thief could ever hope to own. Loved it.
Engine wise it fits the same as the Vauxhall Carlton 4 cylinder engine, only they had a big fan cowling in front of it filling the gap.
The straight six lump looked a lot better.
Another great video. I watch everything you put on TH-cam. You are one of the best presenters of a car content channel I’ve ever watched. Great cars, great presenting. In fact, just perfect. Thankyou.
One of those was good enough to do the airport runs for a mates taxi firm and had over 300,000 miles on it when a bus ended its days. He replaced it with another one and its still in daily use.
I would still consider that to be far more of a 'Mercedes' than anything Merc has on sale today. I also remember being in one for the first time c. 2002 and being astonished by the excellent ride, compared to our Volvos and Saabs we owned.
Great project, well done for taking the leap. Looking forward to the next one 🥰
Thanks for another great video!! Loved your presentation for "a misunderstood" Ε class! Some time ago, I read somewhere that there are about 1200 updates in this FL version of the w210 in compare with the first series.
On the Auto gear box, W stands for winter and starts the car in 2nd gear in case of ice or snow. S is for standard, which starts the car 1st gear. In W, the gear box & engine feels slower & smoother but gas consumption is lower than using it in S.
I replaced my 1999 w202 c180 with a low mileage 2000 w210 e200 kompressor auto, on April. As you said, you can buy a top of the line car for a descent amount of money if you can afford maintenance. I am very happy with it, it is very quiet, smooth, luxurious and have lots of extras that even keep up with modern standards. Rust is not an issue in Greece, where I live, because of the climate. Instead of buying a w211 I decided to go with the w210 and use the rest of the money for cruises & trips to enjoy the car. There hasn't been a single moment that I have regretted my decision. W210 feels very solid & well built in compare with the more modern w211. Consumption is almost the same (2.0 kompressor auto vs 1.8 kompressor auto), and parts are WAY cheaper and can be found literally EVERYWHERE.
Enjoyed it. Especially the bit where you opened the bonnet and pointed at things and named them. Illuminating. 😀😀 Subscribed.
Excellent video, keep up the great work!
That was a generation I never liked when it was new, never liked the front end, thought the interior was naff for the level, just didn't like. Loved the generation that replaced it.
When I lived in Johannesburg, I had an E320 for 4 years, absolutely fabulous. Sadly, the service offered by Mercedes Benz in Johannesburg was just terrible. I sold it when I left to live abroad for 8 years. Miss the car, not the Mercedes service.
I really enjoy your enthusiasm Chris, and I am delighted that you are going to have a crack at the paintwork yourself.
Keep it lit good buddy.
Looks like a good car Chris, look forward to seeing the progress. I bought a 20 yr old Chrysler era MB for similar reasons but it must have been driven plenty in the winter by the wheel arches etc.
I had the same year E240 back in the day. Gutless V6 but really refined. It would go in every year for its annual respray (Merc corrosion warranty) which was great for losing scratches. Not the greatest design but the front, back and interior were very nice imo. Chopped it in 5 years later for a 2005 W211 E270cdi. Vastly better car.
Oh my gosh, the duct tape is stressful. One latch is perfectly fine on these! I had a deer run into my front once and i ended up with one latch working. A ok for a few weeks
Man... thank you for this video. Especially the last few comments. I inherited my dad's w210 (albeit the 3.2L 6 cyl) and did exactly what you said. Had fun restoring it and love driving it whenever the chance comes. Cheers from Los Angeles!!
Top man! Keep up the good work Chris. Another great video 👏👏👏
The 200 is a bit weedy but at least you got the Elegance spec to help you enjoy such a rust free example. I drove a '99 E240 for a while while I waited for a new W211 in 2003 and whilst many knock the W210 it was the last E Class that had 'proper' comfy sprung seats, Mercedes dropped an enormous goolie by not carrying these over to the W211 and opted for dreadful foam filled excuses instead.
I think being very low mileage and the dark colour has probably helped to keep the rust away I bet if it was standard issue silver with a few more miles on it would be a total shed.
People dump on this "vier-augen" E-Klasse all the time. They had weird body rust early on in the life cycle with bolt on bits doors and wings.. the shells themselves suffer the same galloping rot as most large german cars of the 90's.
These were absolutely everywhere they really took over the municipality of the W124 before it.. They really are like the Ford Crown Vic of Europe in that respect.
The armrest storage mysteries... The switch is the brake pedal switch (these fail and wont let you shift into D), The other 'bit; goes down between the seat and the center console (around the seat belt) its a little infill to stop your dropping stuff down beneath the seat.
And yes if you put something behind the E-brake release handle it will disable the ratchet on the e-brake and you can just use it as a little on the fly foot brake.
'Rest' will keep the heater running for 20mins or so after you stop the car.. so ideal if you are nipping into the supermarket in the winter and want to keep the cabin warm.
Great videos, looking forward to seeing more.
Looks like a good purchase, not too rusty. I think that was a brake light switch you found. 😁
I had an S211. The internet loves to say they're crap, but it was absolutely solid. No squeaks, beautifully smooth, and enormous
Just picked up a E320CDI wagon of this generation last week for £770. Epic car! My heater also makes the same weird noises yours does...
Loved this mate. I need to come see these in person. I’ll bring biscuits if needs be 😂 Ended up landmark spotting when you were driving around as well 😂
My first Mercedes was a C180 elegance, W202. I replaced it with a 2001 W208 CLK230 Kompressor, the coupe version of the W210.
A great car, but rust around the front suspension mountings killed it at 16 years old!
I replaced it with a W211 E320cdi sport, an excellent car which I still own, a 2006 model.
Loving your work!!!
I love this gen e class. Yes, the paint sucks, but I got mine to get me through university in Canada. It was a 99 e320 rwd with 210,000 Kms for $400 with broken front spring perch's (another common fault). My dad welded them back to the car for me and she was all set. Lasted me 3 yrs through school when I sold it for 2 grand and 246,000 Kms. Last I saw it was for sale again with 300 k
Great vid! Went by really fast. My family car was the W210 E240 (2.6L V6) and lasted for over 10 years with ease. now that I'm starting to drive, it's my project car this summer. videos like this motivate me more to carry out the project. keep it up!
We have very similar taste in car, I own a W210 E55 estate, and an X308 XJR. W210 gets a lot of hate but it's my favourite model of mercedes. They feel old school but still have nearly all the modern features of modern cars (if they were specced from new with a bit of enthusiasm)
I am really enjoying your channel
Keep it up
When headlight wahers poped out I died 🤣
1 its a break swits... 2 the peice off plastic is a vent cover for the interior. and! at least. its NOT a sport mode.. its W for winter and S for summer.. yes i dont joke
Instant sub! Loving these videos!
Enjoyed your video on the W210. I bought a '98 E320 on a whim about four years ago and I love it! It's one of the most underrated E-class models in the line up. It isn't as flashy as some or as sporty as some, but it rides and drives superbly and is one of the most comfortable Mercedes sedans you'll find. Now I want to hear more about that blue Jag sedan in the background!🙂
Love it. great video. Looks like keeper. Well done.
Just in case any young people are watching this. The first thing you do if you intend to restore anything like this.. is change the engine oil. I know its tongue in cheek. But needs saying .. regardless. Don't drive it a mile more than it needs to do the change. And don't spend a penny on anything before the oil.
The W210 is a good car. The worst E class is the W211. SBC brake failure, timing gear failure, terrible faded woodwork
I've had a w210, w211, w212.. I must say that the 210 was the smoother car on the road, but it's not bulletproof at all, it has some serious rusting, automatic transmission and turbo problems, my pre facelift avantgarde w211 kompressor is by far the stronger one, never dissapointed me, never had major issues with it, it looks better, and it is better equipped interiorwise...
My family owned a 1996 E250D (Naturally aspirated) with 113hp snd it was a classic trim. It had leather seats and it was used as a taxi.
It was SLOW (0-100klm in 14seconds), had rust issues at some spots but until it's 18nth year (until 2014) it was reliable. We only had to replace the engine after 1,6million kilometers (or about 900.000miles) but beyond that it didn't show any issues at all. Even the shock absorbers were not replaced. The only thing that was serviced regularly were the ball joints (the major culprit for the w210 and w211 platform) ,the window regulators (they're made out of paper lol) and the climate switches (the round ones where they crack from too much heat).
Everything else worked flawlessly and despite the cracked paint, it just worked and kept going. ESPECIALLY the A/C. No modern car comes close to it's coldest air condition at all.
I had a 1996 E230. It was a beautiful car, had to change the automatic transmission at 79k miles. Other than that, it was solid.
Chris, that's a lot of car for the money and it has good bones. With a bit of work you can make it great. As a W204 C200 owner myself, I know where you're coming from. I recently had to have the rear subframe replaced by a local dealer recently but thankfully, that was covered by the warranty. The inspection that was carried out by the dealer highlighted a few other issues (some of wich would fail the MoT) and I'm now working my way through them. eBay is a good source of used genuine Mercedes parts but I'm not loath to buy from the dealer if the price is reasonable. Not everything from the dealer is expensive so it is always worth a try and the Mercedes still support their older models.
The pad you found goes between the seat and centre console so you don’t lose coins down the side.
The component in the centre console at 9:02 is a spare brake light switch. My car the W211 has a problem with brake light switch as a consumable. i.e. only lasts for a set number of pedal operations. After that the brake warning light will be on. I suspect in this case the car you have here had a similar issue and they've got a brake light switch but it may not have fixed anything as I'm not sure the fault occurs on these earlier cars.
The "rest" button blows hot air from residual engine heat, when the engine is off
Another great video Chris! Your vlogs really have everything; informative, professional, entertaining and a great sense of humour. Looking forward to the ones that follow. Well done friend 👌
The last car which had the last proper diesel ever produced. The OM606. I had one of these (the e300td om606) - a monster when tuned.
beautiful project. keep us up to date. 💯🙂👍
I have 2001 E200 Kompressor Elegance. Bought it early 2020 and quite happy with it. Purposely chose kompressor model for the extra power as the body is heavy but didn't want the V6 due to expensive roadtax in Malaysia. I believe your car has the steering adjustment button on the steering column itself. Mine has the control for steering and seat on the door card.
The Elegance is the best spec on these, the w210 has a bad reputation but I think they are fairly decent cars if it is rust free. The ride quality is smooth and they are nice to drive, the automatic transmissions are bulletproof, and the 230, 320, 430 and the rest of the V8 motors are good.
I've found over the years...sellers are not completely forthcoming about issues or even potential issues....and that many of the used cars we have bought...mostly been neglected. Owners just didn't repair or fix issues...even small issues then snowballed from that point.
Sometimes we've had to take the time and do many of the minor things ourselves....and ended up having a decent running car!
A decent, very comfy, £995 Merc, what a fine thing. And that model has the nose styling of a DTM Merc too, looks good.
Greatest feature of my 2001 w210 e240 is when the transmission is in W Winter modeit autoholds on hills. Me and my family love this car. Spacious we have a silver one with light grey m tex faux leather the car we keep well maintained and seven years now has never let us down. Supersmooth engine you do not hear nor hear it shifting.
Great stuff, more of this and the Daimler 👍🏆
Daimler coming up next!
My dad always had mercs, I find the seats uncomfortable but he loves them , good video 👍
fun fact, its not sportmode, its either standard/summer or winter mode, the difference is that it either chooses first or second gear to start with, the winter mode starts with 2de gear to minimize the chance or spinning the wheel so you can get more traction
Great video, Chris