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Should I strip, sell or restore it?
This w202 c250 diesel came in a few days ago. Beautiful interior, good running om605 and a noisy 2nd gear. Should I strip for parts, should I sell as is or should I restore?
If you would like to make an offer as is please contact me on +27 78 008 8781
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Want to come for a drive in an IMMACULATE 17 year old Mercedes-Benz?
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In this video I take you for a drive in an immaculate 2007 Mercedes-Benz w211 E280. This particular car is currently up for sale and if interested please contact Bella on 27 (78) 093-3024.
Could this be the BEST value luxury sedan?
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Come along for a drive in my 08 Volvos S80 D5.
Could this be the FIRST Mercedes w123 in South Africa?
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For any spares enquiries I can be reached on 27 78 008 8781. I am available on WhatsApp and iMessage on this number too.
A powerful, reliable and CHEAP seven seater SUV? You better believe it!
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I take the Old Merc Guys resident tow-car for a drive in this video. A 2006 Ford Territory Ghia. Great value for sure!
An ABSOLUTE TIME WARP!! ONLY 45000km! 1997 Mercedes-Benz w140 S420
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I take a walk around a beautiful low mileage w140 s420. If you would like to see a driving video of this car, let me know in the comments and I’ll organise one.
A 600 THOUSAND KM, 46 year old daily drive? Can only be a Mercedes w123 240d.
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I take Bella’s 240d for a drive. This beaut has done over 600k km and is finished in Anthracite grey (colour code 172). After the road test I checked the accelerator and found that full throttle on the pedal didn’t equate to full throttle at the diesel pump. Will tackle those adjustments tomorrow which I think will transform the cars performance.
Two BEAUTIFUL six cylinder Mercedes R107’s SL’s..…
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In this Sponsored Post Meyburgh walks you through the last two R107’s from his collection left for sale, if interested in either please contact him directly on 27 82 823-5416. The cars are based in the dry interior of South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
Ever wondered what the legendary Mercedes w123 300d manual was like? Come along in one with me…
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I do a walk around and a quick drive in my 1985 Mercedes-Benz w123 300d manual.
I drive a beautiful 1985 Mercedes-Benz w123 280e! Come along for the ride.
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In today’s video I take a w123 280e auto for a drive and chat about its virtues.
I drive a 1983 Mercedes-Benz w123 230e manual, come along with me…
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In this video I take a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 230e manual for a drive. This particular car will be offered for sale through www.belbenz.com within a few days. If you would like any buying advice please contact me via WhatsApp/ iMessage on 27780088781.
Bella and Joe do a quick roadtrip to collect this beautiful 1983 Mercedes w123 230e manual..
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A walk round and road test video will follow in a few days, keep an eye on www.belbenz.com for its ad.
My 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D is back from paint! What a great job!!
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My 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D is back from paint! What a great job!!
Come for a drive in a multivalve m104 engined Mercedes-Benz wagon!
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One of only a handful of S124 e280's here in South Africa, I take this one for a drive. come along with me.
A 52 year old daily drive? PART 2!
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A 52 year old daily drive? PART 2!
If you drive an older car, try and do this!
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If you drive an older car, try and do this!
A 52 year old daily drive? Why would you?
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A 52 year old daily drive? Why would you?
Take a walk with me through The Old Merc Guy warehouse
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Take a walk with me through The Old Merc Guy warehouse
NOW THATS A RESULT! Some weekend TLC on my 1972 Volvo 144
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NOW THATS A RESULT! Some weekend TLC on my 1972 Volvo 144
AND my Mercedes 300d’s respray is DONE!
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AND my Mercedes 300d’s respray is DONE!
What’s it like driving a 30 year old base model Mercedes?
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What’s it like driving a 30 year old base model Mercedes?
WILL IT START? My w123 200d after 3 freezing weeks outside.
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WILL IT START? My w123 200d after 3 freezing weeks outside.
IT LIVES! Joe saves a Mercedes w123 230e
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IT LIVES! Joe saves a Mercedes w123 230e
ELECTRONIC IGNITION for my 52 year old Volvo 144s…
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ELECTRONIC IGNITION for my 52 year old Volvo 144s…
The FIRST 350SL R107 in South Africa?
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The FIRST 350SL R107 in South Africa?
A UNIQUE collection of Mercedes-Benz R107’s offered FOR SALE in South Africa!!
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A UNIQUE collection of Mercedes-Benz R107’s offered FOR SALE in South Africa!!
My 1972 Volvo 144s in for some TLC today.
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My 1972 Volvo 144s in for some TLC today.
Quick review: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 manual.
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Quick review: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 manual.
A RARE GEM! Take a quick walk around my 1972 Volvo 144s De Luxe.
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A RARE GEM! Take a quick walk around my 1972 Volvo 144s De Luxe.
What's it like driving a 44KW 1984 Mercedes-Benz w123 200 DIESEL manual
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What's it like driving a 44KW 1984 Mercedes-Benz w123 200 DIESEL manual

Komentáře

  • @closehaulingSA
    @closehaulingSA Před 2 hodinami

    Definitely save it Keyan - Paul - Cape Town

  • @dinispaulino7512
    @dinispaulino7512 Před 2 hodinami

    That engine seems to be running really smoothly

  • @kamaukinyanjui8739
    @kamaukinyanjui8739 Před 3 hodinami

    Restore this beauty for the bext generation

  • @dre7767
    @dre7767 Před 8 hodinami

    they are good engines I'd love to buy that car.

  • @Mm1twiggy
    @Mm1twiggy Před 9 hodinami

    C Class kak! Bin it?😂

  • @nevillelloyd5281
    @nevillelloyd5281 Před 17 hodinami

    Please restore.

  • @AapVanDieKaap
    @AapVanDieKaap Před 18 hodinami

    Doesn't seem like there's much wrong with it besides the gearbox. Nice and rust free. Would seem like a waste of a good shell.

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      It is currently for sale, please contact Bella on 078 093 3024.

  • @tonychavez2083
    @tonychavez2083 Před 18 hodinami

    one of the last "proper" saloons

  • @farhaanwilliams2012
    @farhaanwilliams2012 Před 19 hodinami

    Hello, big fan of your work. Could you refer me to a Merc specialist in JHB. Somebody with similar skill set and work ethic to you if possible

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      Hi, thank you! Though I do supply parts to quite a few workshops up there, I haven't personally dealt with any of them so can't speak to the quality of their work or pricing. I'd suggest asking on a local FB page (or community Whatsapp group in your area) for first hand recommendations.

  • @Bruinou19
    @Bruinou19 Před 19 hodinami

    50 cent made me love this car😂❤damn this car is really sexy🥵🔥🤞

  • @nk3517
    @nk3517 Před 20 hodinami

    at model is this car

  • @user-rj9br3wz8j
    @user-rj9br3wz8j Před 20 hodinami

    Not much to restore. Leaving the beauty pageant tappet cover off in my opinion saves the heat collecting on top and wasting the diesel leak off lines between the injectors. They need to replaced rather often, still, super comfy and reliable car!

  • @russellaycock3703
    @russellaycock3703 Před 21 hodinou

    I’d repair the gearbox and sell it or repair the headliner and freshen up the paint in addition and sell it for a bit more. I believe the white molding strips came from the factory in white, so no need to paint them black. A perfectly usable and reliable car as is with the gearbox repaired.

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      On the Elegance they were a light grey (on a white car), on the Classic they were black. That's the easy part though, the rest might be a bit too close to the bone to do unfortunately but I'll see...

  • @ericmudoni8009
    @ericmudoni8009 Před 21 hodinou

    Please Restore it... I am definitely buying a merc from you soon! Thank you for your service..

  • @minimark123
    @minimark123 Před 21 hodinou

    Great vid thanks for sharing

  • @slobodanmihic3636
    @slobodanmihic3636 Před 21 hodinou

    Definitely restore it

  • @Bongisto
    @Bongisto Před 22 hodinami

    It looks neat. Restore

  • @theonlymike
    @theonlymike Před 22 hodinami

    Restore it

  • @Rob-p2m
    @Rob-p2m Před 22 hodinami

    Yep restore it

  • @krohrbeck
    @krohrbeck Před 22 hodinami

    Restore it!

  • @nixxon102
    @nixxon102 Před dnem

    Does it leak any oil or anything?

  • @UserHilux579
    @UserHilux579 Před dnem

    Wow, would love to go for a drive in this elegant beauty.

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 Před dnem

    Will this one be for sale?

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 Před dnem

    This is the car that made me a Mercedes fan. My friends parents bought an E320 when the car was launched back in 2003. I was in grade 7. I'm now 33 and still want one. I tried looking for an immaculate used model but many were abused. I ended up getting a 2014 W212 E350 Bluetec which I love. It was still in maintenance plan and has more tech. But it isn't a W211. For me, the W211 has a better ride quality and is more comfortable and refined. The W212 is reliable but for me it just doesn't drive as well as a comparative W211.

  • @blessingmadzinga
    @blessingmadzinga Před dnem

    this suits you Bella

  • @siyakudumisamajeke7077

    My uncle has a 2008 model 320 cdi. It quick

  • @prakashnarismulu3332

    I also have a 1977 W123 with black MB Tex

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      Interesting, here in South Africa?

  • @rew3363
    @rew3363 Před dnem

    I have a 2009 E 220 CDI. I thoroughly enjoy it and will not sell it.

  • @rmariu
    @rmariu Před dnem

    The offset steering wheel was always a killer for me. The best or nothing was just a slogan

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      I didn't notice that, perhaps the one you drove had been in an accident and been poorly repaired.

    • @rmariu
      @rmariu Před 4 hodinami

      @@oldmercguy I think its a quirk of the W211 and W212. Slightly to the left on RHD cars. Never been in any others.

  • @RCanning78
    @RCanning78 Před dnem

    I had the w211 E240 with the excellent M112 engine. This one has the M272 with the balance shaft gear issues. If it's not been done - an expensive repair is on the horizon........

  • @plettenbergbayproperty

    Looks extremely comfortable

  • @molemomokoena6791
    @molemomokoena6791 Před dnem

    Wow beautiful work. I would love to see you do work on a 560 sec 1980s benz

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      Thank you! I only do my own cars and I, sadly, can't afford a 560sec....

  • @Theunskoekemoer1000

    Demmit, what a beauty.

  • @kcoertzen
    @kcoertzen Před dnem

    Please DM me the price on this car

    • @oldmercguy
      @oldmercguy Před 5 hodinami

      please contact Bella on 078 093 3024

  • @bosspickleschannel9102

    The E55-AMG in this shape was brutal 🎉❤

  • @carlelfgren6395
    @carlelfgren6395 Před dnem

    The W211 is the best-looking E-class ever. I sold my 2007 E63 AMG ten years ago. So stupid, I still miss it.

  • @dinispaulino7512
    @dinispaulino7512 Před dnem

    The W211 design has really stood the test of time. Both the interior and exterior look modern, timeless!

  • @nealyardy4602
    @nealyardy4602 Před dnem

    Lovely refined drive, as a classic merc lover, the interior is very uninspiring. A see of grey with a bit of plastic looking wood, was the interior taken out a Camry😂

  • @timjones143
    @timjones143 Před dnem

    The W211 is a good E class. The W210, with the ovaloid lights, that art deco look, found in BMW Z3 as well, does work for me. But the car rusted very badly, the front lights leaked and discoloured. /So this W211 seems to accelerate a little more swiftly than the W123 300D and tick quite a few of the right boxes. "We" like the W123 and W124s, eg, but when you drive down a W211 280 it performs sooo much better and differently to those 80's and early 90's cars. Utterly different. And certainly a lot "easier," quieter, better designed seats. How it pains one to say so! :-)

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 Před dnem

    Really enjoyed the video. The W211 - particularly the facelift W211 is one of the nicest looking E-class in my opinion. Dad has a 2007 W211 E200 Kompressor that I've driven a few times, and I enjoy driving it, although I think the E200 Kompressor is a bit underpowered. The E280 is probably the sweet spot for a car that size.

  • @Visionery1
    @Visionery1 Před dnem

    The W211, last of the elegant MBs. After that MB lost the plot.

    • @tonychavez2083
      @tonychavez2083 Před 18 hodinami

      I think the pre-facelift W212 was the peak so 2010 - i have them both so i love the 211 too!

  • @wwd7562
    @wwd7562 Před 2 dny

    Long trips I prefer my old 124 over my c220d. The 124 is so much more comfortable and spacious

  • @wwd7562
    @wwd7562 Před 2 dny

    How insane is that😂

  • @shaunmannion1292
    @shaunmannion1292 Před 2 dny

    South Africans love white cars. It's the strangest thing.

  • @wennardbarnard
    @wennardbarnard Před 3 dny

    Where is your workshop? I am in Worcester Western Cape. Trouble with 2002 C270 td (5 silinder) -sensors.Anyone close to me?

  • @SULTANbySULTAN
    @SULTANbySULTAN Před 5 dny

    ❤❤👍👍

  • @bonolonation
    @bonolonation Před 5 dny

    This is the type of content I signed up for 💯 it was worth subscribing

  • @bonolonation
    @bonolonation Před 6 dny

    The last true S class

  • @TroyKocher
    @TroyKocher Před 6 dny

    What size tires are on the car?

  • @millennialpoes5674
    @millennialpoes5674 Před 6 dny

    I grew up in pe. I really hope my accent has changed.