I always tell my friends after 4 years of ownership of a 1984 200D that they can be from point A to point B in their cars faster than me, but I'm pretty damn sure that I WILL be in point B no matter what.
There is an old motoring saying that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. This beautiful car is living proof of this.
Looks as if you got yourself a nice ride! I recall, when I lived in Australia, there was a billboard ad campaign for the Merc 240D: "If there was a road to the Moon..."
Great W123!!! I always loved this Mercedes. I remember one of my uncles (who worked for Mercedes) had one for many years. Greetings from the Netherlands!
In 2000, I had a 1984 B-reg 280TE petrol in gold! It was a real occasion when I drove it. It leaked power steering fluid if you used full lock and it was a bugger to refill but I was young and couldn’t be arsed spending money on repairs - just a personal rule to never use full lock. Losing the back end on a roundabout and it wallowing back under my control is a vivid memory - as was the driver’s seat that wasn’t quite as uniformly springy as yours. Funny, I can’t remember what happened to that car - but I definitely don’t have it lurking in the garage.
That was an enjoyable video Joe cheers. It's a very special relationship with a classic car, and what great mpg it gave. Looking forward to more content on this classic Mercedes.
Cool interior on yours. I have 2 here in cape town a 200 manual and a 230e auto. love them both. Use them pretty much all the time. Enjoy her and hang onto her I reckon!. A great description I read somewhere about the 123 is that it is a car without ego. Seems about right.
Just done a trip to Namibia and back in my little manual 200. 1500kms there 1500 back plus some trips to surf spots. No coollant and a wee bit of oil . Am now in love:)
Although you can quieten down the belt, I would just replace it. Cheap and cheerful. For the ciggy lighter I would buy a USB adapter for navs and phone charging. Enjoy your W123 adventures.
I used to drive an auto 2 litre petrol version of one of these in the mid 80's. At first I found it quite sluggish but when I changed my driving style drove it harder, raising the revs it became very lively. The main thing I found is that you could cruise all day at 90mph in total comfort and economy.
I've owned three W123s: an auto '85 200, a manual '85 230E and an auto '85 280E. The 230E unfortunately only had the 4-speed gearbox, a 5th gear would've made a world of difference. The engineering on these cars was incredible and the ride quality unsurpassed, especially off-road (I remember doing 15km off-road with a flat rear tyre after it was penetrated by a sharp stone, I didn't notice it was flat). Now I'm driving a '92 W124 230E with 220k km. MB stopped building fine cars in the mid-to-late 2000s, if one includes the W211.
10:34 is your girlfriend ok with sharing you with the W123? 😆 I grew up in the 80s so I remember these very well. But I was more of a fan of the S-class. I was smitten with the W126, which was my dream car when I was growing up. My first ride in a Benz back then was in the back seat of a W116 280S, of which I am also very fond. But while I would instantly grab a W116 or W126 over a W123, watching videos like these have made me appreciate the W123 more and more.
I've got a w202 and a 190 hidden away and they are 2 cars I'll never part with the 202 is my daily old mercs are the best I can't stand new mercedes my dad has a w205 and it's not for me
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I always tell my friends after 4 years of ownership of a 1984 200D that they can be from point A to point B in their cars faster than me, but I'm pretty damn sure that I WILL be in point B no matter what.
02:30 😀look how slowly the background moves… that’s the joy of these old W123s in diesel form, a slower pace of life in a beautifully engineered car.
There is an old motoring saying that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. This beautiful car is living proof of this.
Looks as if you got yourself a nice ride! I recall, when I lived in Australia, there was a billboard ad campaign for the Merc 240D: "If there was a road to the Moon..."
Can wait till i relocate to the uk or somewhere in Europe and i can get myself one of these bad boys
Great W123!!! I always loved this Mercedes. I remember one of my uncles (who worked for Mercedes) had one for many years. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Lovely Jubbly, really pleased for you. Looks like you've found a cracking Mercedes-Benz.
There isn't something better to watch while eating my tea; thanks Joe!
Nice one! Cheers dude 😁
A car for life, they are awesome
Glad to see you back, and with a cool car too!
You've had a result there!
In 2000, I had a 1984 B-reg 280TE petrol in gold! It was a real occasion when I drove it. It leaked power steering fluid if you used full lock and it was a bugger to refill but I was young and couldn’t be arsed spending money on repairs - just a personal rule to never use full lock. Losing the back end on a roundabout and it wallowing back under my control is a vivid memory - as was the driver’s seat that wasn’t quite as uniformly springy as yours. Funny, I can’t remember what happened to that car - but I definitely don’t have it lurking in the garage.
7:15 mark. You would have definitely known the diesel was turned had you pursued that avenue. You and anyone within a 1 block radius. ; )
What a nice car youve bought Joe.
Thanks Mike!
That was an enjoyable video Joe cheers. It's a very special relationship with a classic car, and what great mpg it gave. Looking forward to more content on this classic Mercedes.
Thanks Paul, plenty to come!
@@MillerCorner that's what I like to hear 👍🏻
Cool interior on yours. I have 2 here in cape town a 200 manual and a 230e auto. love them both. Use them pretty much all the time. Enjoy her and hang onto her I reckon!. A great description I read somewhere about the 123 is that it is a car without ego. Seems about right.
Just done a trip to Namibia and back in my little manual 200. 1500kms there 1500 back plus some trips to surf spots. No coollant and a wee bit of oil . Am now in love:)
Although you can quieten down the belt, I would just replace it. Cheap and cheerful. For the ciggy lighter I would buy a USB adapter for navs and phone charging. Enjoy your W123 adventures.
I used to drive an auto 2 litre petrol version of one of these in the mid 80's. At first I found it quite sluggish but when I changed my driving style drove it harder, raising the revs it became very lively. The main thing I found is that you could cruise all day at 90mph in total comfort and economy.
My Manual 2.0l petrol is actually quite lively if I rev the nuts off it. Ny no means a fast car but still good fun.
First…greetings from Greece.
I have an 89 190e in Australia and am just about to take it to Melbourne some 800km and back
Safe travels!
I've owned three W123s: an auto '85 200, a manual '85 230E and an auto '85 280E. The 230E unfortunately only had the 4-speed gearbox, a 5th gear would've made a world of difference. The engineering on these cars was incredible and the ride quality unsurpassed, especially off-road (I remember doing 15km off-road with a flat rear tyre after it was penetrated by a sharp stone, I didn't notice it was flat). Now I'm driving a '92 W124 230E with 220k km. MB stopped building fine cars in the mid-to-late 2000s, if one includes the W211.
Love that W123 a good buy Joe
Thanks Rob 😁
10:34 is your girlfriend ok with sharing you with the W123? 😆
I grew up in the 80s so I remember these very well. But I was more of a fan of the S-class. I was smitten with the W126, which was my dream car when I was growing up. My first ride in a Benz back then was in the back seat of a W116 280S, of which I am also very fond. But while I would instantly grab a W116 or W126 over a W123, watching videos like these have made me appreciate the W123 more and more.
I've owned a 83 230e in white with tan leather since 94 in Australia. Will never sell it.
So what you thinking Joe.....lowrider??? 200 spoke wheels...slammed to the ground 😉😂
Beautiful motor though,well done 👍
Absolutely not, this one's staying bone stock! 😁 Thanks Phil 👍🏻
The sure don’t make them as solid nowadays 😊
I really need to find me one, just such great cars but sadly they like to rust due to age. I want a 230 or maybe the 280 six banger
Sounds like its on 3 cylinders
Are you furiousdriving's son? 😂
I've got a w202 and a 190 hidden away and they are 2 cars I'll never part with the 202 is my daily old mercs are the best I can't stand new mercedes my dad has a w205 and it's not for me
Sorry, but in white? Nah. Onlookers probably looking for the bride!