C124 Twin Turbo - MBClub UK

mercboiuk · 18-04-2008, 08:54 AM

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/463194.htm

It looks to be a superb example!

I'd like to know what other extras she has though, as the advert isn't very comprehensive and though wheels are an aquired taste - I like the design, although I would have gone for smaller wheels, as the arches looks standard.
I'm also not a fan of the early interior leather's design in the '124 series but that's just a personal thing.

The appealing thing is only 60k miles on an M103 3.0 12 valve unit with that Twin Turbo conversion

Darren

gurpz · 18-04-2008, 09:02 AM

Not sure about the wheels but other than that, looks like a good looking motor with a fair bit of power. Also noticed a subtle AMG badge in that grill.

gbjeppm · 18-04-2008, 09:06 AM

Wheels are too bling for me, prefer the more OEM look personally, otherwise the bodywork looks OK. No pics of the inside though does not help its case either.

mercboiuk · 18-04-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gurpz

Also noticed a subtle AMG badge in that grill.

...and in the front wings, above the side repeaters.

I have to admit, I'd remove those and probably fit some AMG Aero 1 "Hammer" wheels I'd think

Darren

A210AMG · 18-04-2008, 09:06 AM

Nice,

Wheels a tad too bling but do like the deep rim

gurpz · 18-04-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mercboiuk

...and in the front wings, above the side repeaters.

Oh ye along with the chrome rings, didnt see them.

mercboiuk · 18-04-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gurpz

Oh ye along with the chrome rings, didnt see them.

And I didn't see them!

Darren

imadoofus · 18-04-2008, 01:51 PM

Why do people stretch tyres onto wheels in that way?

Is it to acheive a particular 'look', or does it offer some dynamic advantage?

Or is it because the correct width tyres are too expensive?

PJ

Kompressor_Dude · 18-04-2008, 01:53 PM

I think those wheels are the worst thing i've seen on an MB for a long time!

Interesting car but needs to be put in the hands of someone who appreciates the marque....... and has a spare 9k!

altreed · 18-04-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by imadoofus

Why do people stretch tyres onto wheels in that way?

Is it to acheive a particular 'look', or does it offer some dynamic advantage?

Or is it because the correct width tyres are too expensive?

PJ

It is a styling 'thanng'. State side they refer it as being 'Euro' I think it is popular in Germany for styling.

I cant imagine the ride would be enhanced at all though. Imagine parking that on a busy main road! No tyre wall protection for the rim.

Not to my liking. The car, however, looks nice.

**jaymanek** · 18-04-2008, 06:14 PM

No engine shots!!

Vlad · 18-04-2008, 08:01 PM

AWFUL wheels!....I'm sure they will not help to sell the car as they just shout "Barry" and then make you dismiss the car out of hand...well it has that effect on me.

Dieselman · 18-04-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by altreed

It is a styling 'thanng'. State side they refer it as being 'Euro' I think it is popular in Germany for styling.

I cant imagine the ride would be enhanced at all though.

It is style but also improves turn in as the tyre wall doesn't roll under due to being under tension already.
Also it gets wide rims under unflared arches..

18-04-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
mercboiuk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Car: 1995 E320 Coupe Posts: 1,696	C124 Twin Turbo http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/463194.htm It looks to be a superb example! I'd like to know what other extras she has though, as the advert isn't very comprehensive and though wheels are an aquired taste - I like the design, although I would have gone for smaller wheels, as the arches looks standard. I'm also not a fan of the early interior leather's design in the '124 series but that's just a personal thing. The appealing thing is only 60k miles on an M103 3.0 12 valve unit with that Twin Turbo conversion Darren

18-04-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
gurpz Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Car: Mercedes C230K Sport Posts: 3,559	Not sure about the wheels but other than that, looks like a good looking motor with a fair bit of power. Also noticed a subtle AMG badge in that grill.

18-04-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
gbjeppm Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey Car: W166, ML 250 Cdi Sport, W208 CLK320 Cabriolet Posts: 1,163	Wheels are too bling for me, prefer the more OEM look personally, otherwise the bodywork looks OK. No pics of the inside though does not help its case either.

18-04-2008, 09:06 AM	#5
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 8,226	Nice, Wheels a tad too bling but do like the deep rim

18-04-2008, 01:51 PM	#8
imadoofus Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2005 Car: This and that. Posts: 2,856	Why do people stretch tyres onto wheels in that way? Is it to acheive a particular 'look', or does it offer some dynamic advantage? Or is it because the correct width tyres are too expensive? PJ

18-04-2008, 01:53 PM	#9
Kompressor_Dude Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southampton Car: Mecedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Posts: 655	I think those wheels are the worst thing i've seen on an MB for a long time! Interesting car but needs to be put in the hands of someone who appreciates the marque....... and has a spare 9k!

18-04-2008, 06:14 PM	#11
jaymanek Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: Lots of Mercedes! Posts: 14,492	No engine shots!!

18-04-2008, 08:01 PM	#12
Vlad Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading, England Car: Various Mercs come and go Posts: 2,004	AWFUL wheels!....I'm sure they will not help to sell the car as they just shout "Barry" and then make you dismiss the car out of hand...well it has that effect on me.

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