Smoothscott 5th Gear August 4 Share August 4 (edited) It’s been weeks of searching for a used car with a piece of good news - adding one new member into the family soon. From a 15 years old toyota altis to kia cerato forte SX, i went for a few viewings but the asking price is still high for a 10 months left coe. What popped up was a black C200 W202, the first C class produced. It was a direct owner sale and with road tax paid till october. I arranged for a viewing and the owner was open for inspection. Made the decision over 2 days and got the key. It’s been slightly 1.5 months since I was handed the keys and as always, after 24 years of driving duties, she has some minor wear and tear such as water plug, and engine bonnet cover catch broke, air con controls knob loose. I was also told that 2 previous owner took the car up to thailand! Sharing some photos below here. Edited August 4 by Smoothscott ↡ Advertisement 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothscott 5th Gear August 4 Author Share August 4 Thanks @Jamesc and @TangoCharlie for the advice and sharing my joy! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
107fan 5th Gear August 4 Share August 4 Very nice. How many litre engine? What are your plans for it after the 10months? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoCharlie Supersonic August 4 Share August 4 On 8/4/2024 at 10:13 PM, Smoothscott said: Thanks @Jamesc and @TangoCharlie for the advice and sharing my joy! Congrats! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged August 5 Share August 5 On 8/4/2024 at 10:12 PM, Smoothscott said: It’s been weeks of searching for a used car with a piece of good news - adding one new member into the family soon. From a 15 years old toyota altis to kia cerato forte SX, i went for a few viewings but the asking price is still high for a 10 months left coe. What popped up was a black C200 W202, the first C class produced. It was a direct owner sale and with road tax paid till october. I arranged for a viewing and the owner was open for inspection. Made the decision over 2 days and got the key. It’s been slightly 1.5 months since I was handed the keys and as always, after 24 years of driving duties, she has some minor wear and tear such as water plug, and engine bonnet cover catch broke, air con controls knob loose. I was also told that 2 previous owner took the car up to thailand! Sharing some photos below here. Nice nice! I thought of buying this model because its design had such a nostalgic feel but just worried about maintenance. Glad you found a good one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator August 5 Share August 5 Change rims change rims!!! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 5 Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 9:58 AM, kobayashiGT said: Change rims change rims!!! 10 months COE non renewable. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratovarius Turbocharged August 5 Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 9:58 AM, kobayashiGT said: Change rims change rims!!! I hate ppl who put sport rims on classics. Og is the best for classics. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothscott 5th Gear August 5 Author Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 1:24 AM, 107fan said: Very nice. How many litre engine? What are your plans for it after the 10months? Thanks @107fan, it is a 2.0 engine, FC quite bad, at about 9.1km/l. Atm, no plans for it after the 10 months. But I think there's no way to extend further, because this cycle only extend for 5 years. On 8/5/2024 at 8:28 AM, Windwaver said: Nice nice! I thought of buying this model because its design had such a nostalgic feel but just worried about maintenance. Glad you found a good one There is another direct owner sale going on SGcarmart for a silver one, can check it out. On 8/5/2024 at 9:58 AM, kobayashiGT said: Change rims change rims!!! If got classic AMG 17 inch rims, can consider la hahah. Hard to find lehh. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic August 5 Share August 5 When I retire, I probably would go for a W124 coupe. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged August 5 Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 5:18 PM, Smoothscott said: Thanks @107fan, it is a 2.0 engine, FC quite bad, at about 9.1km/l. Atm, no plans for it after the 10 months. But I think there's no way to extend further, because this cycle only extend for 5 years. There is another direct owner sale going on SGcarmart for a silver one, can check it out. If got classic AMG 17 inch rims, can consider la hahah. Hard to find lehh. Can ask Hurry Tyre Custom make for you,it is even better than Original. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged August 5 Share August 5 I feel old now. I still remember when this car was new. Congrats on your new ride. Looks good. 👍 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidklt 6th Gear August 5 Share August 5 On 8/4/2024 at 10:12 PM, Smoothscott said: It’s been weeks of searching for a used car with a piece of good news - adding one new member into the family soon. From a 15 years old toyota altis to kia cerato forte SX, i went for a few viewings but the asking price is still high for a 10 months left coe. What popped up was a black C200 W202, the first C class produced. It was a direct owner sale and with road tax paid till october. I arranged for a viewing and the owner was open for inspection. Made the decision over 2 days and got the key. It’s been slightly 1.5 months since I was handed the keys and as always, after 24 years of driving duties, she has some minor wear and tear such as water plug, and engine bonnet cover catch broke, air con controls knob loose. I was also told that 2 previous owner took the car up to thailand! Sharing some photos below here. 10 months left...thats a good way to try a car from that era without worrying too much about repairs or maintenance. Still looks smart after more than 20 years. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic August 5 Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 8:11 PM, Benarsenal said: I feel old now. I still remember when this car was new. Congrats on your new ride. Looks good. 👍 Reminds me of my wedding car.... 😅 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
107fan 5th Gear August 5 Share August 5 On 8/5/2024 at 5:18 PM, Smoothscott said: Thanks @107fan, it is a 2.0 engine, FC quite bad, at about 9.1km/l. Atm, no plans for it after the 10 months. But I think there's no way to extend further, because this cycle only extend for 5 years. There is another direct owner sale going on SGcarmart for a silver one, can check it out. If got classic AMG 17 inch rims, can consider la hahah. Hard to find lehh. I was hoping you won't say it's a 5 year COE car, sigh. Enjoy its last 10 months! Most likely it will begin its next life in Indonesia or Nepal 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 6 Share August 6 After 10 months buy exactly the same car with longer COE. Swap out all the good parts and keep the rest for spares. This car can easily drive 30 years. 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator August 6 Share August 6 On 8/5/2024 at 11:09 AM, Jamesc said: 10 months COE non renewable. Change liao then sell rims sell rims!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator August 6 Share August 6 On 8/5/2024 at 11:47 AM, Stratovarius said: I hate ppl who put sport rims on classics. Og is the best for classics. BBS also cannot? like this! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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