300SE Review

[Lukas]

This seems timely: http://karakullake.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/mercedes-w126-300se-buyers-guide.html

 

[260ebenz]

Lukas thank you for this info very interesting.

Very nice 300SE featured in the article chrome wheels look nice!

Cheers.

 

[Styria]

Hi Lukas, that's a great write-up, isn't it? As it were, straight from the horse's mouth. I found one observation of interest - it referred to the 'lack of soul and driver involvement'. That's an important aspect on my part of car ownership. I need a bit of 'oomph'. a bit of noise, a bit of something that actually makes you realize that YOU are doing something 'with' and 'to' the car. Hence my love of a slightly masculine muffler involvement of Gleaming Beauty. The colours of the car tested here, both in and out, are nothing short of sensational. Regards Styria

N.B. Also take note of the footrests in the rear of the car - we have copied them for several owners, including Matt and E200K, both members of TK.

 

[260ebenz]

I have seen a set of rear footrests for sale might get them for the 300SE!

 

[Lukas]

The article popped up on a blog I read just after Tim bought his - is an interview with the owner.

To be honest, I don't like either of the colours - the exterior is OK, but the inside is just bland and beige (figuratively) to me. The wheels also seem excessive, but of course each to their own. Excellent condition though.

Re the footrests, they're just a carpeted wedge of rigid foam aren't they? The 6.9's ones seem like that. Head down to Clark Rubber and get the scissors out Tim!

 

[Styria]

Lukas, the foot rests are timber framed and carpeted. If you were dealing with a foam only item, they would be unsupportive and move about too much. Plus, you still need the original Mercedes carpet and the appropriate colour - that's if you want to do things properly. Both Matt and E200K fall into the last category. If one really has acar in commensurate good condition, spending money on those footrests raises the bar a little higher still. Regards Styria

 

[E200K]

Lukas, the foot rests are timber framed and carpeted. If you were dealing with a foam only item, they would be unsupportive and move about too much. Plus, you still need the original Mercedes carpet and the appropriate colour - that's if you want to do things properly. Both Matt and E200K fall into the last category. If one really has acar in commensurate good condition, spending money on those footrests raises the bar a little higher still. Regards Styria

Yep, I can vouch for the quality of the footrests. Top notch.

 

[BenzBoy]

Here you go and pick up a W126 while you're at it - http://www.mbccc.org.au/classifieds.html
Regards,
Brian

 

[260ebenz]

Here you go and pick up a W126 while you're at it - http://www.mbccc.org.au/classifieds.html
Regards,
Brian

Hello Brian how did you know the footrests were for sale on the MBCCC website?

Midnight blue 300SE may no longer be for sale as I spoke to Wife of the owner of the 300SE and sadly her Husband passed away.

Not sure what the future is the for the 300SE featured for sale on the MBCCC website.

The colour of the footrests for sale do not match the interior colour of my 300SE unfornately!

 

[Tony66_au]

Im not sure the footrests work as well in an SE Tim, I think they are more suited to the longer wheelbase models.

 

[Styria]

Im not sure the footrests work as well in an SE Tim, I think they are more suited to the longer wheelbase models.

Tony, they fit nicely even in a swb version. The ones in the car owned by E200K we made ourselves, exactly to original specs. Regards Styria

 

[Tony66_au]

Thanks Styria, Nice to know!

 

[260ebenz]

Hello Tony did you find out if the footrests for sale on the MBCCC website are still for sale?

 

[Tony66_au]

Hello Tony did you find out if the footrests for sale on the MBCCC website are still for sale?

Err no, Why would I?

IF I was to contemplate such a thing id probably talk to Styria about a set first considering the interior colour scheme of my cars.

But honestly? I think a set of rubber bucket mats would be more appropriate.

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tony and maybe some velcro gloves . Makes catching the blighters so much easier. LOL Geoff

 

[260ebenz]

Err no, Why would I?

IF I was to contemplate such a thing id probably talk to Styria about a set first considering the interior colour scheme of my cars.

But honestly? I think a set of rubber bucket mats would be more appropriate.

No worries Tony.

I do have a set of MB rubber mats protecting the carpet in the 300SE.

Good condition MB mats these days are hard to find I was very kindly given four MB mats from another MB owner, mats are from a W140 S-Class from memory.

The mats fit perfectly over the carpet in the 300SE.

 

[Styria]

Err no, Why would I?

IF I was to contemplate such a thing id probably talk to Styria about a set first considering the interior colour scheme of my cars.

But honestly? I think a set of rubber bucket mats would be more appropriate.

Hi Tony, I am certain that I remember correctly a query that you raised concerning the cost of carpets from GAHH. I think at the time I told you that we would offer a genuine 20% reduction from their advertised retail price. I know you've been occupied with other matters (the Mini ? - what's happened to that), but because of the extremely rare greenish colour of your carpets, it might be an idea to establish, if nothing else, whether or not that colour is still available. Regards Styria