Seeking advice: TE W124

[MotardMan]

I am now seeking a good used example, and have found there to be a good number of cars out there for the taking. A few more questions to those in the know, if you can spare me the time?

Is the 230TE to be avoided? I know the 280 returns poorer fuel economy that the 300, is this carried back to the 230? I am not an enthusiastic driver in my Mercs (I have the company car for that!), so 0-60 and top speed performance are not crucial deciding factors........

I have decided to wait for EXACTLY the right car to appear, as the 106 we are selling, can be sold 1st and the cash banked until the right TE turns up. I would love to know about cars as below:

W124 TE's,
Leather,
pref not A/C,
FMBSH,
<140K miles
No rust on wheel arches, wings, floors or doors.....
Must not be Green (Don't ask!)

Regards,

Jim

 

[njpumphrey]

Like you I am after a 300TE, or a 300TD. Again I would like pale leather and am not bothered by AC. The 230TE has slightly better fuel economy I think, but the engine won't last as well above 200k. Again I am after a good condition example with FSH, but a bit of bubbling around the wheel arches won't put me off. I would prefer green (!), or burgundy would be nice as well. Must be post 1989, as I prefer this body-shape. I can't travel far from the oxfordshire area.