How much does it Cost to Own and Drive a Mercedes 280 TE? 1 Year W123/S123 Ownership Experience

[@mohammedabboushii1185]

It's the best car to get and own.. I own one for 19 years and still with it It's one of the best car mercedes benz ever bild

[@CubeofCars]

Yes, you are absolutely right! :)

[@protestagain]

You have great and informative videos. Found you because of your gorgeous Fiat 130 Coupe, a car I have dreamed of since it was introduced. Then your W123 series 280 TE. Very nice car and fantastic color, which I have never seen, although I almost lived in such cars in their time. Will be watching all your videos as they are beautifully made, informative, inspiring and very interesting. Twenty years ago I had an MB W126 420 SEL. It had a consumption and other costs just like your 280 TE. Have again started to look for me a car like that, but this time a 420 SE. Not leather interior this time, but velor. Much better, and more beautiful. Hope you again get inspiration to make more great videos, both from Europe but also from Asia and Thailand. Would be very pleased. Greatings from Norway,

[@CubeofCars]

Thanks a lot for your comment! There will surely be some more videos in the future. W126 are great cars :)

[@protestagain]

@@CubeofCars Ich freue mich sehr auf neue Videos von dir und danke dir im Voraus

[@saravanapradeep5597]

Awesome car. I'm thinking of getting a w123 200 4 door 1984 going for about 1500 euros here in Malaysia.

[@CubeofCars]

1500 € for a good W123 would be cheap. In Thailand, but also in Germany, a 200 W123 would more likely be 6000 €...

[@toesandfingers]

This video is so helpful. Thank you! I'm looking to buy a w123 next week and this video has really helped with that decision

[@ItsTimePictures]

Love the car. All older Benz models will need some up front work. Yours clearly didn't need much compared to most. A damn fine purchase and I hope I can see it in person this August or September when I travel to Thailand. A shame about the inability to purchase proper insurance coverage.

[@CubeofCars]

Properly cared for, these Benz are really very reliable. Though we had a little incident with our brakes during our trip to Malaysia this April. Maybe you have seen the video already anyway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2XiXivqLCJbNE

[@kraiwitfivebyfive9427]

ThAnk you for sharing story of 123

[@kuldipdhak7972]

Very beautiful car

[@CubeofCars]

Thanks :)

[@testing1sim]

whats gonna happen if you crash in to a lambo with your insurance?

[@CubeofCars]

Then I am screwed and better flee the country...

[@testing1sim]

@@CubeofCars haha

[@9pm-music864]

Hi Mike, any good mechanics in phuket you would recommend for old benz, i am looking into buying one

[@CubeofCars]

I don't know any real specialist for old Benz in Phuket, but I personally use a repair shop in Ko Kaeo which can handle W123 or W124. Location 7.955576, 98.387886

[@9pm-music864]

@@CubeofCars Thank you

[@dirkvolknon9515]

The car locks very good.only the the dark tinted windows looks very bad and not safty in the nighy! fullinsirance have in thailand for old cars.i have 2 w123 lefthanddrive in thailand wiht fullinsurance

[@CubeofCars]

What's the maximum insurance coverage for third party damages? And which insurance company is that please?

[@9pm-music864]

which insurance company are you using for 2900THB in thailand ?

[@CubeofCars]

บริษัท สหมงคลประกันภัย จำกัด (มหาชน) (THE UNION PROSPERS INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED)

[@9pm-music864]

​@@CubeofCars i am based in phuket and use viraya insurance for newer cars, they are the best. BUT...if you have an old car they wont cover accident cost for your car but will cover 3rd party accident to other cars, strange policy, here is an example my agent sent me imgur.com/RlYlClh

[@9pm-music864]

does your insurance cover damages to your car in case of accident? i am looking at buying a w123 or w124 so weighing out options

[@CubeofCars]

My car only has 3rd party insurance. I think it's impossible to get "first class" insurance for an old car like the W123 in Thailand. It's probably a risk which we have to accept.

[@MALISATHAILANDBURIRAM]

Das auto sieht gut aus. Nur die häßlichen dunklen scheiben machen es leider schlecht. Raus Mit der häßlichen folie

[@CubeofCars]

Sehe ich anders ;)

[@philen]

the gearbox, if it is the same as in 300TDT and 230, then you fix the issue with the gearing too early with a wire cable (the kind of cable with metal wire inside) In the engine bay you can find this cable, it has a plastic wheel with threads with which you calibrate where it should gear. It is called "Bowden cable". If it starts to shift hard (which they all do after a while) you have to look at the vakuum lines and make sure they are not leaking. There is also a vakum module on the transmission that tend to break down every now and then. You should also have a switch underneath the gas pedal which determines your kickdown, which also could be the issue with the early shifting.

[@CubeofCars]

Thanks for the info!

[@philen]

@@CubeofCars let's keept these lovely gems rolling! :-) I just wanted to add, if you've checked all the above and it still shifts bad, there could be time to replace the springs in the transmission valve body. These get sloppy over time and will need to be replaced. There are kits with springs named "superior K722A". You see the valve body when removing the transmission oil pan so do that when you're about to change transmission fluid and filter. Best greetings from Sweden! :-)