Practically Classics Forum

Well I only went and bought a hydropnuematic Citroen...!

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Initially I was sensible and tried to buy a Focus, but the seller reneged on the deal; then I went a bit bonkers and nearly bought an untaxed Citroen C5 which hadn't moved for months, was a bit ...

Find another W123 like a 240D. If it has 200k, don't worry, it's still good for another 300-400k.

I'd love to, believe me, but though they're much less thirsty than my 280, I think the loss on mpg makes it an expensive choice. Also, I'd get attached (I know) and start spending money on MB parts ...

Thanks again everybody. Terry- of course you're right, a quick look finds loads of mk1 Focus's. I just hadn't noticed them on the roads so much. As a Merc fan I'm fond of timing chains, so the post 2001 development is interesting.

I had- and loved!- a Citroen XM years ago, so I'm up to speed on ...

Thank you so much for all the responses. Unfortunately, you've covered the gamut of available vehicles, leaving me no better off (joking). Tractorman- I'm currently quite strong on the Passat diesel. I've got a question mark over VW reliability though- is that unfair..? A few friends with ...

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I'm working on a contract in the new year which will require a weekly round trip of about 600 miles, for 30 weeks or so. Maybe 20K miles in total. I have a beloved 84 Merc W123 which has frankly seen enough of being booted around as a work vehicle, magnificent though it's been. It deserves some ...