Hi,
I have had my S124 for five or so years now and love it to bits. When I first got it it came totally un- badged. In the first month of having it, I came back to it in the car park and saw someone poking about. Turns out he was an enthusiast who just loved them, he told me it was an E36 and rare but I said I bought from a reputable dealer as an E320. He assured me it was an E36 but that meant nothing to me at the time and I just guessed he was wrong. I have no idea what made him think that, it looks like an E320. I thought no more of it. I bought an E320 badge and put it on the back.
I appreciate her age so do not push her, never any need to either power wise and only once have I pushed my foot into the carpet. The car took off with such gusto, I was left surprised and baffled. I ride a sports bike so I am used to acceleration and this still massively surprised me. I just guessed E320s were stupidly rapid. It is also a bit louder than I thought it would be. Not exhaust just engine and induction roar.
Final thing is when I look it up with Mercedes Benz official Vin check it does come up as an E36. I have double checked the Vin and I have entered it correctly. It also shows the correct paint and leather colour codes.
Is there a way to be totally sure whether it is an E36 or not given it was totally de badged when I got it?
Many thanks,
Ben.
I have had my S124 for five or so years now and love it to bits. When I first got it it came totally un- badged. In the first month of having it, I came back to it in the car park and saw someone poking about. Turns out he was an enthusiast who just loved them, he told me it was an E36 and rare but I said I bought from a reputable dealer as an E320. He assured me it was an E36 but that meant nothing to me at the time and I just guessed he was wrong. I have no idea what made him think that, it looks like an E320. I thought no more of it. I bought an E320 badge and put it on the back.
I appreciate her age so do not push her, never any need to either power wise and only once have I pushed my foot into the carpet. The car took off with such gusto, I was left surprised and baffled. I ride a sports bike so I am used to acceleration and this still massively surprised me. I just guessed E320s were stupidly rapid. It is also a bit louder than I thought it would be. Not exhaust just engine and induction roar.
Final thing is when I look it up with Mercedes Benz official Vin check it does come up as an E36. I have double checked the Vin and I have entered it correctly. It also shows the correct paint and leather colour codes.
Is there a way to be totally sure whether it is an E36 or not given it was totally de badged when I got it?
Many thanks,
Ben.