32O CE CABRIOLET Any owners out there?

[Lordjellybelly]

When I have the cash realised on current sale [soon I hope] I `ve been considering a 320 CE cabriolet as an everyday car. Price wise the few I`ve filtered vary quite a lot. Are there any for sale out there and what tips would you pass on re purchase and experience as owner. Thanks in advance for those taking time to reply.

 

[television]

We have a few here on the forum, not on here I see that they have made a 124 with a 107 body with soft top

 

[Bolide]

I think all the usual W124 caveats pertain to the cabriolet, so search this forum for details. I'd say they are even more spec- and mileage-sensitive than other W124 models and some versions - Azurite Blue with Mushroom leather springs to mind - are valued quite highly

if you're buying for a daily driver then I wouldn't buy an expensive low-mileage car

As with all W124s, get the spec you really want and then sit back and enjoy it - after fitting a Tracker and getting agreed value insurance

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[telletubby]

I guess it's true that as the 320 cabriolet tended to have more 'knobs and whistles' than a more standard car, there's more to potentially go wrong. Look in particular for sticking rear windows, hoods that get stuck, and other minor electrical faults. Great cars though!!

 

[Ade W124]

My neighbour has one with assorted electrical gremlins. Battery was losing charge, windows weren't all closing properly, tombstones stuck in up position, something afoot with the roof closure mechanism...

As I understand things, he hasn't got round to getting it sorted although he still drives it about regularly and its a lovely looking car despite being scruffier than my CE. Its a touramaline (?) green 320 sportline with AMG wheels.

Ade

 

[Lordjellybelly]

Thanks for the replies. A seller has offered these cars recently......copied below......any chance anyone knows their history. Seem rather overpriced..

1) 320 CE Cabriolet, 1993K, 5-speed auto, 51,000 miles, fmbsh, almandine red metallic, black leather, electric black soft top, aircon, electric seats, electric steering column, sportline suspension, otg, headlamp wash/wipe. Chassis number WDB1240662B973131 Engine Number 10499222020579 Price £18,950.
2) E320 Cabriolet, 1995N, 4-speed auto, 98,000 miles, fmbsh, azurite blue, mushroom leather, electric blue soft top ( new ), aircon, electric heated seats, sportline suspension, wood/leather steering wheel, headlamp wash/wipe. Chassis Number WDB1240662C272759 Engine Number 10499222096242 price £19,950
3) E320 AMG Cabriolet, 1996P, 5-speed auto, 58,000 miles, fmbsh, brilliant silver, black leather, electric black soft top, AMG bodystyling, AMG 17" 5-spoke single rim alloys, aircon, cruise, electric steering column, electric heated seats with memory & lumbar support both sides, otg, Sportline suspension, ASR, wood/leather steering wheel, Sat Nav, CD changer, headlamp wash/wipe. Chassis Number WDB1240662C289768 Engine Number 10499222103149 Price £24,950.

 

[Ade W124]

They do look pricey - Charles Ironside perchance? ... 5 speed is slightly more economical as I understand it.

You could contact these guys:

http://www.ccbenz.co.uk/30621/index.html

although they appear to charge top whack as well.

You are looking at the cream of the crop here, low mileage, few owners and excellent condition - and they are (over)priced to suit. My low mileage CE-24V with FMBSH would be on these sites for at least double what I paid for it (albeit with tidied wheels and paint). I think it pays to look around.

As a comparison from the bottom end, this one has been on autotrader for ever:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200719283287499

Best of luck

Ade

 

[RGubbioli]

Looks like silver arrows' stock? www.silverarrows.co.uk

 

[shj]

My understanding is that with the Cab its the roof mechanism, you need to check it out,problems can be expensive and I understand very fidley to fix,time is money.

 

[Lordjellybelly]

Well! I been and dunnit! Just purchased a silver 1996 E320 Sportline cab black leather, black hood 5 speed with 109K on the clock. It has the full spec minus electric seats although they are heated,no outside temp indicator and no draught deflector; two owner full MBSH. There is a small leak which could be the head gasket......at the price I paid I can afford to have the work done if it proves necessary......and I`m having the exhaust replaced. Once this Noah`s ark weather is over I`m raring to go.:razz:

Thanks for advice offered.

 

[cleancoupe]

E320 Cabriolet

I've been following this thread & thought I'd put forward my opinion for what it's worth! The Blue E320 mentioned in an earlier post for sale at Charles Ironside I actually bought 4 weeks ago. On the face of it not cheap, but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The car is truly immaculate in all respects with a superb history. I have just completed a 3,500 mile tour of France/Italy in it without missing a beat.
Coupled with that, I got a better deal from Charles on my old SL than anyone else & the service he provided was superb - he delivered the car himself to me in Yorkshire free of charge.
I would advise anyone looking to at least give him a try - having looked at a number of over-described examples before settling on this one, the extra is worth paying.
Anyway - happy motoring in you Cabriolet.