Bye bye to my 500SL (R230) - Previous owners include Malcolm and Gordon......

[MissyD]

... and relax

 

[television]

... and relax

I do not know how to

 

[turbopete]

well, lets see if it still makes you happy second time around.

i remember that car Malcolm. it was so much nicer (irrespective of the model) than the 210 i had at the time. in every way. i was quite surprised you sold it, so this decision is much less of a surprise to me than it will be to some. good luck with it (again!)

 

[television]

well, lets see if it still makes you happy second time around.

i remember that car Malcolm. it was so much nicer (irrespective of the model) than the 210 i had at the time. in every way. i was quite surprised you sold it, so this decision is much less of a surprise to me than it will be to some. good luck with it (again!)

I had no choice Pete when I sold it, I did not know about the events that were to take place with Lilian. I enjoyed the test drive, that felt just right, it looked good when it arrived. We will see, some how I love fiddling around with them.

 

[E320mark]

I have followed this thread closely, I sold an e30 BMW 325i sport auto in 2004 and have regretted it ever since!
For some reason she started to drink water (no leak) so I thought head gasket, panicked and sold it!
I really wish I could buy that car back, they are at a premium now though!
We only pass this way once, so for what it's worth Malcolm I think you have made the right decision, if not you can always sell!
If anyone sees a red e30 reg g100 yja let me know!

 

[television]

I have followed this thread closely, I sold an e30 BMW 325i sport auto in 2004 and have regretted it ever since!
For some reason she started to drink water (no leak) so I thought head gasket, panicked and sold it!
I really wish I could buy that car back, they are at a premium now though!
We only pass this way once, so for what it's worth Malcolm I think you have made the right decision, if not you can always sell!
If anyone sees a red e30 reg g100 yja let me know!

That is the whole point, somehow this did not come to mind till the last few post, I do not like the new one anyway.

Thank you.

 

[s5tuart]

Very pleased for you Malcolm. You deserve some karma back from all the help you give. Enjoy your new/old car.

 

[television]

Very pleased for you Malcolm. You deserve some karma back from all the help you give. Enjoy your new/old car.

Thank you very much, I am sure that I will

 

[SL63 Mark]

Congrtulations Malcolm, can we see some pictures ? I was not around when you had it before. Will you sell the new one ?

 

[television]

Congrtulations Malcolm, can we see some pictures ? I was not around when you had it before. Will you sell the new one ?

Yes the new one can go.

This is with the 600 wheels that I still have

 

[grahamcol]

Congratulations Malcolm ! A nice story.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Glad you've resolved the dilemma Malcolm

I appreciate what you say about the old car being better than the new in a lot of respects.the more I look at the 212 the quality of the cabin just doesn't compare to the 210 everything looks cheaper unfortunately.

Enjoy your new old car

 

[V6Matty]

The outside does look so much better than the face lift but I did like the red interior of the new one but then again as you just didnt really gell with the car it does make sense to have the one back you love.

 

[Herr Rosa Teddy Baer]

Well done Malcolm when does the film get released?
A cross between "American Gigolo" and "The Yellow Rolls-Royce" but who will play Malcolm..............

John

 

[television]

Well done Malcolm when does the film get released?
A cross between "American Gigolo" and "The Yellow Rolls-Royce" but who will play Malcolm..............

John

Well it certainly has been a sage for sure, hopefully all coming to an end now.

At least the new one has a better spec than any that are for sale right now, and it is in mint condition, so hopefully that will sell OK, plus there are very few for sale anyway. The red interior should sell it.

 

[JBell]

I have followed this thread closely, I sold an e30 BMW 325i sport auto in 2004 and have regretted it ever since!

I regret selling my 1991 MK2 Golf GTI 16v 3 Door "Deep Bumper" in Tornado Red with Tartan interior and BBS wheels

Congrats Malcolm, I look forward to the "Tinkering" Thread, if you want the wheels doing then my mate can help

 

[Developer]

Well done Malc - a pleasant read with a happy ending.

Now, come sale time (whenever that may be) post this thread to Gordon's inbox and you may have the next buyer lined up .

 

[television]

I regret selling my 1991 MK2 Golf GTI 16v 3 Door "Deep Bumper" in Tornado Red with Tartan interior and BBS wheels

Congrats Malcolm, I look forward to the "Tinkering" Thread, if you want the wheels doing then my mate can help

Not sure at this stage if I keep the diamond cut rim, or go two colour chrome powder.

 

[JBell]

Not sure at this stage if I keep the diamond cut rim, or go two colour chrome powder.

He can do anything, they strip them down and can replace all the hardware as well, you can literally have any finish you want

 

[SL63 Mark]

Very nice- and all ends happily. Don't forget to check the heater drain box Malcolm