Swedish Collection x2

[Rightnider]

It’s going to be a busy weekend for me with two collections coming up. 
 

I’ve just started my journey to Stockholm where the first car is located. I haven’t seen it in the flesh, but if it’s alright it is ‘peak car’ in my opinion. 
 

First leg of the trip. Wife drove me to the train station in Helsingborg. 
 

 

Train to Lund 

[timolloyd]

39 minutes ago, Rightnider said:

 

First leg of the trip.
 

 

I see what you did there

[Rightnider]

Train to Hässleholm…

[Rightnider]

Train from Hässleholm to Stockholm. 

Tonight I’ll be staying at my aunt’s place for a pick up tomorrow and the 600 kms home for a dinner with friends already invited when this car showed up. 

[Shite Ron]

2 hours ago, Rightnider said:

it is ‘peak car’ in my opinion. 

This is one hell of a  claim from someone with a 2.8 injection Granada and a series 1 XJ6! Expectations are very high.

[Rightnider]

@Shite RonI’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Maybe I should call it ‘peak daily driver’. It’s not old enough for you. But it will only be for summer use. 

[lesapandre]

11 minutes ago, Shite Ron said:

This is one hell of a  claim from someone with a 2.8 injection Granada and a series 1 XJ6! Expectations are very high.

Off to Ukraine to pick up an ex-Russian truck?

[mintwth]

2 hours ago, Rightnider said:

Train to Hässleholm…

Just read that as..... train to 

[Rightnider]

 Today’s last. Underground to Vällingby. I’m just as bored as you are…

[Rightnider]

Finally!

E 430 T 4-matic 

The first of probably many fill-ups. 
 

Now I have 360 miles to drive. 

[Supernaut]

Am I right in thinking that means it's got a V8 and AWD?

Nice.

[wuvvum]

Don't think we got that particular configuration here did we?

[Crackers]

That is the sex.

V8 Estates are for winners, so this being AWD must make you a true WINNAH. 

[Rightnider]

Haha! 
 

A couple of sightings:

Another merc being collected.

This might give someone an idea. Volvo collections vehicle. Sorry for pictures being shoddy 

[Rightnider]

I’m home! 
 

[Rightnider]

5 hours ago, Supernaut said:

Am I right in thinking that means it's got a V8 and AWD?

Nice.

Yes, that’s right. Thanks @Supernaut

[Rightnider]

Today I’m at it again. It’s time to pick up the mk3 Mondeo. Breakfast. Not for me, but for the dog who will keep me company this time.

Waiting for the bus 

On the bus 

 

[busmansholiday]

21 hours ago, Rightnider said:

The first of probably many fill-ups. 

And I thought fuel was expensive here!

Good luck today.

[Rightnider]

It equals to £ 1.73 for petrol and £ 2.13 for diesel…

[Shite Ron]

On 3/25/2022 at 2:57 PM, Rightnider said:

Maybe I should call it ‘peak daily driver’

I agree  on this statement. I have a brilliant silver 2001 E320CDi estate as daily driver / dog limousine and it is fantastic as a modern car, the only way it could be improved is with a V8 petrol engine, well bought!
Looks like you have a very nice travel companion today, I also had a Mk3 Mondeo estate just over 10 years ago, not in the same league as your other cars but nicer than the mk4 Mondeo. 

[Schaefft]

I didn't know the V8 was available with awd either but I guess it makes sense as the ML was well established by then.

I'm equally surprised that such thing as a rust free W210 exists in Sweden.

[Rightnider]

First fuelling

 

[Rightnider]

@Shite RonAre you my British doppelgänger? Jags, Granadas and 210 estate? I’ve had 320 CDIs in the past as well… The w210 is spacious, comfortable and retains a bit of driving experience which was lost in the w211. 
 

@SchaefftI don’t think there are any rust free W210s here. This is alright and had a respray some five years ago. Unfortunately the owner only replaced the right front wing, so the left one is due. 
 

This being 4matic means it’s built in Austria, and those seem to have better rustproofing, which is probably why it still exists. 

[Shite Ron]

8 hours ago, Rightnider said:

@Shite RonAre you my British doppelgänger? Jags, Granadas and 210 estate?

I am still waiting for the revelation that you have several Cortina’s and a TVR 😀

[Rightnider]

I’m sorry, @Shite Ron, I’ve never had a Cortina. A TVR would be great! Maybe later? 

[Cord Fourteener]

Nice Mercedes! If I was a rich mafia boss or a dodgy Russian oligarch I would definitely drive an AWD V8 Merc to do my shopping in. 

I drive a diesel Mondeo, however 😄

[Rightnider]

I’m certainly none of those. I didn’t do any thorough background checks on the previous owner, but he didn’t strike me as an oligarch. But who knows? 

[Rightnider]

Today was the day for my first collection in more than two and a half years!

Nothing too fancy or interesting so no dedicated collection thread. 

One bus, one train to Malmö.

The dog made me company and found a friend at the seller’s place. 

 

The car is a 2012 Mondeo 1.6 TDCI. Wanted a 2.0 but this had a new clutch and recent timing belt. The seller seemed like a  genuine chap, had owned it for four years and ordered a new Focus. 
 

It is absolutely no ball of fire, but the trip computer showed 4.5 litres/100 kms (63 MPG) when I got home. Don’t know how correct that is, but it’ll be interesting to check next time I fill it up.