Your 1st Mercedes

[tode]

Don't know why, but I started thinking about our first Mercedes: a W123 300D.

We were very pleased with it, but I have to admit that it felt a bit like driving a tank.

Overtaking had to be well planned ahead of pulling out . Just found the specs: 88 HP, 0-60 in 18 seconds (when it was new).

Where did you all start?

 

[c15htn]

1999 (new at the time) C240 in dark blue, with comedy patterned cloth trim.

I hated it, until i got used to it - then wouldn't have changed it for the world......... Until i met the CLK

 

[toby1]

First MB I ever drove was a 1989 190E 2.0, loan car to my old man while his Jag was being fixed. Liked it a lot but could never afford to insure one when I was younger.

My old 2004 W209 was my first MB - loved it!

 

[tode]

I had a ratty old Citroen once, which I was only to happy to scrap, but you (I) do get attached to a Mercedes.

 

[Triv]

A champagne 1985 500sl as a company car.
It taught me how sharp motorway bends can be at 150mph and how expensive tyres are.
If I could afford one again, I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[Tazz666]

This is my first Mercedes and it wont be my last either

 

[Pinenut]

A champagne 1985 500sl as a company car.
It taught me how sharp motorway bends can be at 150mph and how expensive tyres are.
If I could afford one again, I wouldn't hesitate.

what were you doing in 1985 that gave u a 500sl as a co car?

 

[_Taz_]

w210 estate, loved the drive, hated the rust....

but I came back for a less rustier W211.... very much like this one

next time, perhaps an E63 W212... ( here's dreaming ! )

 

[aycee]

1986 190E with a cosworth bodykit

 

[Triv]

At the time I was the youngest licencee in the country, with a pub, wine bar, restaurant and night club to look after.
I was very lucky and had the time of my life.

 

[LTD]

My current car is my first Mercedes. 2003 W220 S500L

That all changes on Friday, 1st March. Then I will have my second, a 2013 C207 E220 Cdi Sport.

 

[Triv]

My current car is my first Mercedes. 2003 W220 S500L

That all changes on Friday, 1st March. Then I will have my second, a 2013 C207 E220 Cdi Sport.

Gosh. That's a change.
Will you keep the S class so you don't have to slum it at weekends?

 

[LTD]

Gosh. That's a change.
Will you keep the S class so you don't have to slum it at weekends?

:lol:

Definitely a huge change but I decided that a new car gives me everything I want.

Don't get me wrong, the S500 is a superb car and I have loved the 40k miles that I have done in it.

However, it's an old car and on 140k miles. It's doing the usual and starting to biodegrade. When I look at the future spends on this car against it's worth then it makes a bit of sense to pass it on and start again.

I've looked at the journeys that I have made in the last year and realised that the power and fuel inefficiency just doesn't add up any more. It's nice planting the throttle and zooming off but then you realise that your licence is vital. I generally only have myself and SWMBO in the car so a 2 door seems logical.

I cannot afford a new S-Class at the moment but I am hoping that the future works well for me and that I can have one grace my drive.

For many, an E220 Cdi Sport Coupe is an aspirational car. I must not forget how good it actually is in the grand scheme of things.

Maybe a 6yo S500L spoiled me all those years ago ...

 

[Kylinski]

My 230 SLK is my first car. I love everything about and will upgrade to the R171 next year but hopefully keep my 170.

I will always have a Mercedes and always drive an automatic.

 

[st4]

W211 E220cdi. Loved it so much I bought another 211.

I came from a V8 BMW but I've always wanted a Mercedes. I didn't like the bad quality reports of late 90s but I heard by 2004 they were ok again so got a 2005 to be safe.

I'm on Mercedes 3

 

[Mic]

Don't know why, but I started thinking about our first Mercedes: a W123 300D.

We were very pleased with it, but I have to admit that it felt a bit like driving a tank.

Overtaking had to be well planned ahead of pulling out . Just found the specs: 88 HP, 0-60 in 18 seconds (when it was new).

Where did you all start?

Even slower......W123 200D......1979/80

Mic

 

[tode]

Even slower......W123 200D......1979/80

Mic

A great car for following caravans and tractors.

 

[Rajahumayun]

Hi I have a w211 e220 2007 i have a some problem my car radiator was broken I changed radiator and fan both and I Changed gearbox oil as well my car was start and drive is allright I done these 2 job after this my car just ignition on but not turn over and radiator fan is on its need a restart or anything alls plz if anybody know about it plz tell me what can I do now thanks

 

[robparker]

1983 240TD
1991 190D
1990 300D
1991 230CE
.. Then it starts to get foggy and i cant remember...

 

[Boxbrownie]

This is my first MB......so far so good.