Semi-C Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Alright people, This will hopefully be where I attempt to document what is happening with the stuff that I am driving or not driving. I’m going to start with the newest addition as I am megastatic in my feelings about it. I have been trying to find an S210 worth buying for a while and besides my friend’s formerly available/currently disavailable* corker, pickings were thin on the diesel front. Spotted this one circa 2130 o’clock last Saturday night and had bought it by 1300 hours Sunday. Another ULEZ victim seeking asylum, it’s a 320 cdi avantgarde and the 100 mile drive back north was a supreme experience. I feel like I’ve been tasked with looking after a diplomats car as it is the nicest condition vehicle I’ve ever had and mechanically it is investment grade, not trying to show off or owt, more just to share the burden. It does need a right good clean up, some fresh oil and a filter in the gearbox, a set of tyres would be a wise choice and then it’s just refurbish the wheels and marvel at the cupholders in the boot. Prick. * friend’s S210 is now reavailable! Dyslexic Viking, AnnoyingPentium, Schaefft and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Lots of W210 content on here lately, really makes me want try one despite the potential problems with rust! Rust Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 I didn’t need to replace my car y’know (Bobby Chariot ©️) I have been astride this for almost exactly nearly a year, the 1998 C250TD with elegance, in factory Mercedes colours too, nice. Only bothers have been leaky ones, gearbox needed a new wiring plug and got a filter and fresh oil whilst at it and o rings on the fuel side got replaced, unshockingly faultless aside from those. Speaking of faults, the o/s/f door mirror can electrically move in some directions but not all, the o/s/r window doesn’t open, there are cosmetic scabs and the interior is not mint. Them last two could have described me at 25 so I don’t doubt this car will last at least another 16 years. The desire for more “redundant clutch leg” room is the only thing that has brought about it’s demotion, my lengthy foot and leg don’t appreciate the dimensions it has to offer. crad, Dyslexic Viking, Three Speed and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shampooefficient Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 God I love S210s. I dream of going full moron and dropping one so low I can't get it off the drive. I have no idea why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 49 minutes ago, Schaefft said: Lots of W210 content on here lately, really makes me want try one despite the potential problems with rust! I bought an S210 E320 CDi ULEZ victim about 18 months ago, surprisingly it flew through it’s first MOT in my ownership, but failed last week on a 3” hole in the L/H rear chassis, the MOT man told me it looked easy to access, we shall see when I have a free weekend and dry weather. These cars are very impressive and fantastic value at the moment. Well bought @Semi-C I look forward to more updates and pictures. These are really great daily drivers suitable for all occasions. Erebus, Semi-C and Rust Collector 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Who wants a reload..?.. 1972 1600 GXL Cortina. Had this a fair while now, the realisation of a childhood dream, although not quite the white vinyl roof/evergreen of my actual dreams but close enough. As all dreams must, our time together shall soon end, it’s been enjoyable improving this but a lack of use and an overbundance of other obligations conspire to keep this stood up, which makes me sad and more than a bit ashamed so hopefully I can get it sold this year and lighten the load on my self-loath-o-meter. Shite Ron, crad, Three Speed and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 On the subject of self loathing, the majority shareholder of my stocks of it is this fine slice 1971 2000L Cortina estate Off the road for several years due to a bit of rot and a shortage of workshop facilities, the panels are assembled, the guys, the guns, the limepit’s already dug. If only it was a solitary button push away from resurrection. I don’t doubt it will be back on the road at some point but I can’t see it being this year. In happier, less rotten times. Three Speed, crad, adw1977 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Apologies for the bicycle content. The last of my current vehicles is this 1996 GSXR 750 T (or SRAD to most) Had this for nearing 10 years and have probably ridden my bmx further in that time. I have changed little from standard, some Gilles variobars were fitted to suit my preference, they’re very discreet and very adjustable, braided brake hoses replaced the ageing originals and a manual cam chain tensioner complete the modifications. I have some Maxton kitted SRAD forks and one of their shocks to install too, just in time to realise that, like the GXL, it’s future lies in the hands of somebody new. Jim Bell, Dave_Q, Shite Ron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 That is an outstanding fleet of vehicle which you have. The GXL is beautiful and looks great in Tawny Brown. The estate also looks great, the rust does not look bad in the picture. I would find it very hard to part with the GXL but if I had to choose between that and the estate the estate would win for its practicality they really are great estate cars. The Mercedes is also great but less exciting than the Cortina’s, an excellent economical daily driver which is great to drive, closer to a Cortina than most modern cars in my opinion which is why I am so happy with mine. I look forward to more updates, thanks for posting. Semi-C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 13 hours ago, Semi-C said: I didn’t need to replace my car y’know (Bobby Chariot ©️) Oh someone who knows of Bobby Chariot - "Ow ya diddling?" Semi-C and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, 3VOM said: Oh someone who knows of Bobby Chariot - "Ow ya diddling?" ...well bloody sod yer then. r.welfare and 3VOM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 If I owned an S210 I'd be on pills for me nerves, too. Semi-C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 4 hours ago, RoadworkUK said: If I owned an S210 I'd be on pills for me nerves, too. More sleeping room than a jag though... Shite Ron and RoadworkUK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 2/16/2023 at 8:18 PM, Semi-C said: the 1998 C250TD with elegance, smoked about in a black one with tartan interior about 96.. in auto flavour too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 On 2/17/2023 at 9:24 AM, Shite Ron said: That is an outstanding fleet of vehicle which you have. The GXL is beautiful and looks great in Tawny Brown. The estate also looks great, the rust does not look bad in the picture. I would find it very hard to part with the GXL but if I had to choose between that and the estate the estate would win for its practicality they really are great estate cars. The Mercedes is also great but less exciting than the Cortina’s, an excellent economical daily driver which is great to drive, closer to a Cortina than most modern cars in my opinion which is why I am so happy with mine. I look forward to more updates, thanks for posting. Ta very much, I’m chuffed with the state of my automotive lineup but you can have too much of the good things and whilst I have a turn-key Cortina, I’m less motivated to attend to the knackered one. So far I’m finding the driving of the Mercedes to be a blast, excitement levels are comparable to the Cortinas I’ve owned certainly. “Interestingly”, the last (only other) black estate car I owned was a Mk3 Cortina with a trick crossflow and a bulkhead that dissolved like Marty Mcfly playing earth angel, that was an exciting car. Shite Ron, trigger, HMC and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Like a 1/12 scale Wham lyric, the month between my updates doesn’t surprise. The s210 has been providing much happiness, the gearchange has been improved with fresh oil and a new filter, it’s still a little indecisive when cold but “warms“ up much sooner now. The tyre situation was next for addressing, the ones it came with weren’t worth remembering the name of so I haven’t, I will however remember they were a matching set of 4 and they had the grip level of a greased marble. Uniroyal rainsport fives have been installed and they can’t fail to be an improvement. In other news, my c250 td was bought by a local lad and Mrs -C washed the ex @BorniteIdentity Corolla. BorniteIdentity, Jim Bell and Spottedlaurel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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