VERY FED UP!!!!

[Guest clarkewan]

couple of months back, my dad in law also bought a masterpiece w124 e200 model....

was a 95' model....

bought from a dealer in mackenzie road...

at first the dealer seems very steady...

we test drove the car, no complains....

the engine was ok, the gear box was ok....

and the dealer assured us everything is ok....

we did mentioned that the blind behind was not working well, the headlamps was not working well, and a couple of small items....

he said that as long as the engine and gear box is good, the rest is small issues that we can settle on our own....

so we dealed....

after which came the scary part.....

i did up the car for my dad in law....

so upon collection of the car, we went back to my factory....

after fitting the air con chrome rings, the other chrome parts....

we cannot start the car.....

later we realised that the battery was flat and dead....

we called the dealer up and asked, he told me there is nothing he can do....

so we L.L. went to get a new battery.....

ok we take it as we are suay....

then we go to the boot and take out the spare tire to check cos i realised that there are some water trapped at the boot area....

the spare tire was damaged....

ok never mind...

i went to my fren tire shop to get a used one for free... no issue...

then we realised that there is not mercs. jack... and tool kit...

so we went back to take....

they gave us a bag of tools from japanese car which cannot be use....

and the jack....

and they complained that if we keep going back to them to take things they will not entertain....

ok fine...

i checked the headlamps as one side was not working....

took the lamp apart and realised that the lamp was badly damaged....

i took my old one to replaced and HID it both lamps and foggies....

problem solved....

then the grille looks abit funny....

again was not original...

so i went to the scrap yard to buy one for about S$80....

the air con vent was damaged...

i went to the scrap yard to buy for S$60.....

changed them and was happy with it....

the dash bulbs are all dimmed...

so we replaced all the bulbs....

and when we wanted to fit reversed camera and screen

we took the bottom mats apart and realised that there is water pondering inside!!!!

we cleared up the water and realised that there are some more water but didn't know where the water came in from....

so we started to pour and spray water from outside....

and when doing so...

we realised that the is 2 nice water fall from the front and flowing into the car interior!!!!

OK...

we took the whole dash board out and air con out and realised that the seal was not use!!! they use the "orh yu kor" which harden and definitely is the wrong material to use....

since taking out the whole dash and air con unit...

we decided to send the air con for washing.....

and serivce or course....

after that we put back everything and now it working fine....

now the power steering is giving problems....

WTF....

one problem comes after another....

the one i bought 3 months back from another dealer at tagore is so much more honest dealer....

he rest assured us that the car is good....

and till today i spent less than 2k doing up mine.....

for my own masterpiece, i changed:

- throttle body S$490

- fuel pressure regulator S$50

- absorbers S$90 per piece for front and S$60 per piece for rear

- ball joints for front S$30 each

- steering hydraulic strut S$26

- steering links on top the strut S$38

- absorber bump stop S$9 each

- absorber top mounts S$28 each

- wiper sprays S$14 each

- wiper spray water tank rubber seal (few dollars)

- boot bonnet rubber guard (4 pcs and each is about S$6 or so....)

- a pair of hella brand headlamps brand new S$380.00

all prices b4 gst....

and now my car feel so much better....

by the way if u need to get parts...

u can go to:

SURPASS AT KAKI BUKIT...

67476016

he definitely go good pricings.....

as for my dad's in law car....

spend alot....

so if u intend to get a w124...

make sure u pull the mats on the floor board to check if got water leakage.....

and if it is a masterpiece...

the steering wheel is wooden type.....

dun get ripped off!!!!

[Guest dash]

hey man, sorry to hear that u went thru so much frustration! :surrender:

I agree that one of the dangers of buying used cars is getting a lemon and poor after sales service!

I feel for you!

hope you've cooled down since you've voiced out;

come for the meet-ups and get in touch with the 'old skool' gang! i'm sure there'll be plenty of stories to go round!

chill bro, and :welcome: :welcome:

[g8crasher]

clarkewan, thank you for sharing your experience. I am sure many of us here can sympathize with your FIL.

This is very important information for all potential buyers and owners. Don't leave any stone unturned.

[Guest clarkewan]

I AM VERY FED UP....

but i think i really learnt alot from doing up 2 mercs w124!!!

:D

not easy to get cheap and good parts.....

now got a few more problems to solve....

electric chairs for both cars

steering problem for my dad in law

touching up....

once i am done with my own car!

i will send for a respray and leather rewrapping...

:D

any lobang?

[Guest mr w124]

Hi clarkewan. This Surpass place sounds pretty good. Btw, which workshop do u go to for the installation of all these parts? can pm me if not convenient. Thanks.

[Guest NCS]

Wow... admire your hardwork :iconsalut: to solve all these stuffs.

But you have learned a lot as well...

[Guest jenvid]

oh my... cant imagine the current W211, w203 & W204 become old skool.... *shudder*

[Guest speckie1]

but i'd think your relations with your dad in law now must be very good :clap: :punk1: :thumbsup:

[Guest RTCS]

but i'd think your relations with your dad in law now must be very good :clap: :punk1: :thumbsup:

kekeke, next time when my daughter grows up. I will tell her she must marry someone with clarkewan's knowledge.

The dealer at MacKenzie road bearing the name of 3 alphabets cannot make it. Father and son makes the number one tat team in conmenship.

[Guest clarkewan]

wow!! brother RTCS, you know who i am referring to ah?? dun tell many ppl but tell the whole world about them man.... when we go see and test drive, everything also can, everything also good.... but ended up so many things "GOOD"...... WTF!!??!!??!?!?!?!?!!?!??! hahaha..... clarkewan is no big deal.... also learn thru the hard way.... pay to learn....

:D but i very into cars.... since young i am into cars.... so now i use my interests to learn more.....

:D cheers!!!

brother speckie1, yes, i got a very good relationship with my dad in law... we go to brunei to work together in the past..... though different company..... we go there together....

:D

brother NCS, we spent about 5 nights to do up (5pm to 10pm)...... :D was really hard work man......

yes indeed learnt alot of this car.....

:D

supass is so far the cheapest place to get new parts.... as for the workshop i go to is behind my factory in pandan loop.... that is for my dad in law's car.... for my own w124, i go to my fren's workshop in ubi cos he do not charge me on labour.... i buy the parts from surpass and bring over, he do it for me free..... but for touching up of small items and fitting accessories, i do it myself.....

:D

*PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT HERE TO PROMOTE ANY WORKSHOPS SO MODERATORS PLEASE DO NO MISTAKEN......

:D

[Guest mr w124]

Thanks for the info clarkewan. hope to see u at this month meet up.

[Guest clarkewan]

hahaa...

hope james will sms to inform me cos i very blurr cock...

:D

cheers!!!

[Guest jameslhm]

ok will sent and call u bro

[Guest clarkewan]

thanks!!

[Guest jameslhm]

no pro

[Guest clarkewan]

my dad in law sent his car in for vicom test....

(the w124 that got from mackenzie road)

results:

FAIL.....

SIDE SLIP TEST.....

sian....

so sent the car for alignment......

while doing alignment realised that the tie rod is loose.....

so even after doing alignment also no use....

i went to surpass to get a pair of tie rod....

S$28 each....

cheap....

and send to my regular workshop in ubi to get it replaced....

after replaced....

pay $$ again for alignment.....

then i noticed that one side of the speakers in front is not working....

took speaker out to check....

wire was intact....

but....

still no sound...

took head unit out to check....

the sony head unit got some writings on it....

like repaired b4.....

and found out that it is the headunit is spoilt.....

sian...

have to spend $$$ again to replace headunit.....

anyone got used one for sale?

thanks......

[Guest 67b]

i tink head unit nowadays very cheap bro..n no need to get too high end 1..i`m trying to look for a w124 original casette 1..dunno any 1 selling a good condition 1 anot..

[Guest clarkewan]

i tink head unit nowadays very cheap bro..n no need to get too high end 1..i`m trying to look for a w124 original casette 1..dunno any 1 selling a good condition 1 anot..

i got one taken out...

the blaupkaut or watever spelling...

must put in access card to work....

the thing is working

but the access card thingy is crazy......

so i cannot sell u....

:D

[Guest RTCS]

my dad in law sent his car in for vicom test....

(the w124 that got from mackenzie road)

results:

FAIL.....

SIDE SLIP TEST.....

sian....

so sent the car for alignment......

while doing alignment realised that the tie rod is loose.....

so even after doing alignment also no use....

i went to surpass to get a pair of tie rod....

S$28 each....

cheap....

and send to my regular workshop in ubi to get it replaced....

after replaced....

pay $$ again for alignment.....

thanks......

Bro, do the inspection at Ayer Rajah. Been there done that.

[Guest 67b]

i tink head unit nowadays very cheap bro..n no need to get too high end 1..i`m trying to look for a w124 original casette 1..dunno any 1 selling a good condition 1 anot..

i got one taken out...

the blaupkaut or watever spelling...

must put in access card to work....

the thing is working

but the access card thingy is crazy......

so i cannot sell u....

:D

Wow..thats chim man..wanna keep the car as stock as possible.. :afro:

[Guest clarkewan]

my dad in law sent his car in for vicom test....

(the w124 that got from mackenzie road)

results:

FAIL.....

SIDE SLIP TEST.....

sian....

so sent the car for alignment......

while doing alignment realised that the tie rod is loose.....

so even after doing alignment also no use....

i went to surpass to get a pair of tie rod....

S$28 each....

cheap....

and send to my regular workshop in ubi to get it replaced....

after replaced....

pay $$ again for alignment.....

thanks......

Bro, do the inspection at Ayer Rajah. Been there done that.

side slip fail...

so have to redo....

i think he sent it there...

portsdown road one...

:D

[Guest clarkewan]

i tink head unit nowadays very cheap bro..n no need to get too high end 1..i`m trying to look for a w124 original casette 1..dunno any 1 selling a good condition 1 anot..

i got one taken out...

the blaupkaut or watever spelling...

must put in access card to work....

the thing is working

but the access card thingy is crazy......

so i cannot sell u....

:D

Wow..thats chim man..wanna keep the car as stock as possible.. :afro:

get a decent headunit at least....

:D

cheers!!

[Guest 67b]

ya,previous owner had installed a basic sony 1..does it for me la,sound is actually quite acceptable even though dated.if i wanna :punk1: i can jump into my MX5 n pop the hood n let the speakers work it~! :rockon:

[Guest clarkewan]

ya,previous owner had installed a basic sony 1..does it for me la,sound is actually quite acceptable even though dated.if i wanna :punk1: i can jump into my MX5 n pop the hood n let the speakers work it~! :rockon:

wow....

so rich....

got mercs...

got mx5....

:D

lucky man!!!

:D

[Guest narmi]

Bro Clarkewan,

Sorry to say this ah.. but i think u need to buy flowers and bath your FIL's car with flower water sia!!!!

Either that, or u drive to the place u buy, then just SLAM THE BLOODY CAR INTO THEIR SHOWROOM!!

They ask u why u slam into their showroom, u tell them ALL THE PROBLEMS!!!

If they say u never listed ay problems with the brakes, u tell them the brakes too slippery due to the water damage!!!

Tamade!! PISS me off when these irresponsible pricks con ppl until like that lor!!