Bought a 24 years old car - W202

[Mkl22]

On 8/10/2024 at 7:40 PM, Smoothscott said:

What are some of the common problems that was reported? I do see that the fuel indicator is sometimes faulty, occasionally reflect fuel tank low even when I just pumped. But after restarting engine, the issue is gone. 

Aiyah 10mths left just drive. Don’t waste money doing anything to it. 

[ER-3682]

On 8/10/2024 at 7:40 PM, Smoothscott said:

What are some of the common problems that was reported? I do see that the fuel indicator is sometimes faulty, occasionally reflect fuel tank low even when I just pumped. But after restarting engine, the issue is gone. 

Fuel Tank Sensor.

[Throttle2]

On 8/9/2024 at 11:08 AM, Smoothscott said:

 

Photos as attached, condition not exactly the best for a 24 years old car, but gets the point to point done. 

You should do an interior leather restoration or reinstallation.  At least it will be new and you will enjoy it better being inside. When is coe expiry?

[Datsun366]

On 8/11/2024 at 11:30 PM, Throttle2 said:

You should do an interior leather restoration or reinstallation.  At least it will be new and you will enjoy it better being inside. When is coe expiry?

 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. 

[Throttle2]

On 8/12/2024 at 12:04 AM, Datsun366 said:

 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. 

If 10 months left , then no point

[ER-3682]

Just wonder why so many People opted for the 5 Years PQP.?Should go for 10 years.

[Toeknee_33]

On 8/10/2024 at 12:32 AM, Davidklt said:

Not many of this around.

At the last count, there were 25 C124s around. 2 of them are for sale in SGCM.

[Beehive3783]

On 8/9/2024 at 3:39 PM, 107fan said:

190 a great choice to consider, with a racing history too.

 

Anyway OP can just touch up the steering wheel and cracked leather seats, the interiors will add a lot of points!

 

Why bother touching up when only 10 months COE left? Drive finish then scrap liao  

[Beehive3783]

On 8/12/2024 at 7:07 AM, ER-3682 said:

Just wonder why so many People opted for the 5 Years PQP.?Should go for 10 years.

1. Some idiots thought 5 year COE renewal can be renewed again. A lot of JDM classics were killed by young punks who didn't know better

2. Some people can't afford 10 year COE renewal

[Davidklt]

On 8/12/2024 at 7:07 AM, ER-3682 said:

Just wonder why so many People opted for the 5 Years PQP.?Should go for 10 years.

The reason is very simple. They dont think the car can last that long. Or the repairs may make it not worth it to do the full 10 years.

[ER-3682]

On 8/12/2024 at 4:23 PM, Davidklt said:

The reason is very simple. They dont think the car can last that long. Or the repairs may make it not worth it to do the full 10 years.

What i think is some People need to take Loan,if 10 Years PQP,bigger amount,more Interest.

[Mkl22]

On 8/12/2024 at 12:54 PM, Beehive3783 said:

Why bother touching up when only 10 months COE left? Drive finish then scrap liao  

Ya… use it as a bumper car. Squeeze those that squeeze you. 😂

[Smoothscott]

Thanks everyone for sharing my joy! Please wave if yall happen to see me on the road! 

[Beehive3783]

On 8/12/2024 at 4:38 PM, Mkl22 said:

Ya… use it as a bumper car. Squeeze those that squeeze you. 😂

Very shiok to drive a car that you know you got nothing to lose, those new cars will be plenty scared to see old coe car  

[Stratovarius]

On 8/12/2024 at 7:07 AM, ER-3682 said:

Just wonder why so many People opted for the 5 Years PQP.?Should go for 10 years.

No marnie pay 10 years.

[Davidklt]

On 8/13/2024 at 11:30 AM, Stratovarius said:

No marnie pay 10 years.

Thats true as well. Especially when COE is that crazy nowadays. Makes no monetary sense to upkeep such old cars.

[Raychay]

Some people time the COE like timing the stock market thinking after 5 years COE will come down 🤣

[Ct3833]

On 8/12/2024 at 12:04 AM, Datsun366 said:

 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. 

A little off cycle during COE peak period, otherwise it s damn worth to renew  for 10 more years of COE