Mercedes 280 TE | Ultimate Review & Road Test | Is the S123/W123 the Perfect Classic Car?

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @Ainawi
    @Ainawi 6 років тому +16

    My aunt used to have a 1983 230TE. She used to drop me to the school along with my cousins. Seeing this video brings the memories back!

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool 4 роки тому +3

    I had a 280E saloon for a couple of years in the nineties and loved it. It's one of the best ranges of models MB has ever made. Perhaps the perfect classic for daily use. Thank you.

  • @inspireaspire278
    @inspireaspire278 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video. Informative. Pretty wagon 😍 I ❤️.

  • @dharnamobrien7498
    @dharnamobrien7498 5 місяців тому

    One of the most informative videos I have ever seen 👏

  • @DubSe7en
    @DubSe7en 6 років тому +4

    Lovely car, especially the colour. As always, great review.

  • @michaelw3326
    @michaelw3326 6 років тому +2

    What a great review! Thank you! You are a funny guy. I like you reverting to German for the speed bumps.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching my video! :)

  • @beginnerbluester
    @beginnerbluester 6 років тому +4

    Great review, I enjoyed watching it! I would love to hear your review one day of the 230TE and how it compares to the 280TE.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Good idea... maybe I can do that one day...

    • @bimbeano
      @bimbeano 6 років тому +1

      My grandfather bought a new 230 E in 1982. I drove it a lot from 1988 till +/- 1996. It was a real joy, unfortunately my mother sold it. It is the greatest regret i have in life :-( .... .

  • @hlyee1
    @hlyee1 4 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Malaysia. Great review on this classic Mercedes. I am a classic Mercedes as well. Own a W123 200 petrol manual and a W124 230E automatic as daily drive. These cars drives beautifully. Spring loaded seats are superb comfortable.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  4 роки тому

      Greetings from Phuket! I was in Malaysia with my Benz last year... maybe you have seen this road trip video already...

  • @moonlightmelodrama
    @moonlightmelodrama 6 років тому

    I drive an 87 220e. Love older Benz's. Your videos are quite nice.

  • @ItsTimePictures
    @ItsTimePictures 5 років тому +1

    Lovely. I might be in Phuket this summer and would love to see your car.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for your interest in my Benz. Unfortunately I stay in Phuket only during high season...

  • @leonardmorin9198
    @leonardmorin9198 4 роки тому +2

    This car has always been one of my favorites although I have never owned one. I wanted to buy a 300 TD here in the US but got a W124 300e instead which I loved>

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  4 роки тому

      The W124 is one of the best cars!

  • @seddam
    @seddam 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful color!

  • @TNPTVconnect
    @TNPTVconnect 4 роки тому

    I own a w123 230CE (the coupe) which in fact I bought in Munich and brought to Italy.
    I love it, it's the epitome of quality, understated style and elegance.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  4 роки тому

      Have fun with your 230 CE! I have bought 2 of my cars in Italy, because usually cars from Italy don't have so many rust issues like cars driven on salty winter roads in Germany...

    • @TNPTVconnect
      @TNPTVconnect 4 роки тому

      @@CubeofCars Thank you! Yes that is usually the case. I was lucky to find my W123 with no rust at all in Germany, because in Italy the W123 Coupe is quite rare.
      Looking forward to more of your car adventures.
      Ciao.

    • @TNPTVconnect
      @TNPTVconnect 4 роки тому

      @@CubeofCars By the way I love your Fiat 130 Coupe as well. Very cool, elegant and rare car.
      I also own a Fiat 124 Spider from 1978.
      Fiat made only very few cars that stood the test of time, the 130 and the 124 are definitely among those, as of course the legendary 500.
      Projects originating from the mid 70s on are the beginning of the end for FIAT, as they made very shoddy, poorly designed and built cars, crap cars to make it simple.
      The fact that FIAT destroyed first Lancia then Alfa Romeo through the acquisitions is to this day a scandal I can't forgive them.
      I also own an Alfa Romeo 75, 2.0 Carburettors (the last real Alfa, ok there is also the SZ), first series, transaxle + De Dion Suspension system, a real delight.
      Sorry for the long message.
      Ciao

  • @francklinua
    @francklinua 5 років тому +1

    Nice review , very interesting

  • @kewlbean
    @kewlbean 6 років тому +1

    Great video. Wonderful car.

  • @paulhackett1313
    @paulhackett1313 6 років тому +1

    Very good review, on a great car.

  • @MQ-xv2su
    @MQ-xv2su 6 років тому +1

    Hey, Mike. Glad I’ve found your channel. I’m looking for a W123 sedan or, preferably, an estate. Do you know anyone here in Thailand with whom I could have a chat about locating one of the early 123’s?

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому +1

      Hi Moshe, I would recommend to regularly look at Taladrod and One2Car. That's what I did for 2 years on a daily basis to find my 280 TE... not easy, because there are not many good ones around. Here are the links:
      www.taladrod.com/w30/iSch/SchC.aspx?fno:all+mk:5+gr:b+y2:1990+gs:n
      www.one2car.com/en/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz?max_year=1990

    • @MQ-xv2su
      @MQ-xv2su 6 років тому

      Cube of Cars ah groysah dhank.

    • @MQ-xv2su
      @MQ-xv2su 6 років тому +1

      Cube of Cars also, it’s important for you to know that you have taught me a lot about the 123 Mercedes. You’ve got an absolute gem of a car, mate. Enjoy it!

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot! Good luck finding a nice 123.... Please keep me posted :)

  • @pisamynwa5629
    @pisamynwa5629 6 років тому +1

    I love this review.

  • @philstarmer3651
    @philstarmer3651 2 роки тому

    Love your car , the colour combo is awesome . Do you know the colour code please and is it genuine Mercedes’? Phil

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  2 роки тому

      Hi Phil, it's supposed to be 504 englischrot, but seems to be more orange than the original color. Interior is 104 MB-Tex Bambus. Cheers, Mike

  • @athulad
    @athulad 3 роки тому

    great video, don't use ethanol mixed fuel, keep the trans serviced,

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes, I try to avoid ethanol mixed fuel, but not always easy in Thailand...

  • @bimbeano
    @bimbeano 6 років тому +1

    Great review !!!!

  • @sweetiepie3722
    @sweetiepie3722 6 років тому

    Great car--never new this model existed

  • @KMisty1
    @KMisty1 2 роки тому

    I like the video. I think the model is referred to as a two eighty TE and not two hundred eighty TE.

  • @johnhunt-fi2mt
    @johnhunt-fi2mt Рік тому

    A wonderful car, i have two [ 230TE ] cars but how do you remove the luggage side windows to repair the rust? a big problem on this car if left .

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  Рік тому

      Sorry, I don't know. Luckily I did't have to do that yet.

  • @rudischacher6562
    @rudischacher6562 6 років тому +1

    good story about the best build Mercedes ever...

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching my video! :)

  • @JackpodyDK
    @JackpodyDK 6 років тому +1

    Hi! Beautiful car - I have one just like it, same colour and everything, just in the 200T model (so mine has about a third of the horsepower of yours!). Can you tell me what make and model the white wall tires are? I'm looking for some for mine, and yours look really nice!

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Hi Chris, I have just checked out your "Return... W123" video.... so funny. I hope there will be more videos about your 200T in the future! Currently I am not in Phuket, but if you have a bit of time, I will check the brand and model of my tyres when I am back next months.... I will let you know then :) Cheers, Mike

    • @JackpodyDK
      @JackpodyDK 6 років тому

      Haha, glad you liked it! This video was a lot more in-depth than anything I could imagine doing, but I really enjoyed watching your commentary! I'd be really nice if you would check it out just whenever the time is there because your W123 looks absolutely stunning with those white walls!

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks :) You will hear from me in November then...

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Hi Chris, finally I have checked the tyres: Dunlop SP 601 in size 195/75 R14. In Thailand they are sold for about 100€ per piece.

    • @JackpodyDK
      @JackpodyDK 6 років тому

      @@CubeofCars Thank you so much! I'll definitely look into those as I'm still on the look out for a nice pair. Thank you a lot!

  • @simonflint5303
    @simonflint5303 3 роки тому

    What tyre size have you got on this W123? They suit it perfectly.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  3 роки тому

      Hi Simon, that are 195/70 R14...

  • @monsrigi89
    @monsrigi89 5 років тому

    Any chance you could post something about the aftermarket aircondition?

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  5 років тому

      Unfortunately I don't even know the brand of the aftermarket A/C, as I bought the Benz with the A/C installed already.

    • @monsrigi89
      @monsrigi89 3 роки тому

      Too bad, would have been interesting. Thanks anyway

  • @alexmercer8042
    @alexmercer8042 6 років тому

    Numberwise it looks to be similar to it's MSRP, otherwise the exact today price for 1978 models, 40000DM as you mentioned is 47500 euro. Which again is very good depreciation for such a car

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Yes.... with inflation the calculation looks worse, I agree with you ;-)

  • @timram3766
    @timram3766 6 років тому

    How would you compare the Mercedes’ 280 and the Fiat’s 130 engines in terms of power delivery, smoothness, consumption etc?

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      I think the characteristics of the 130's engine are more exciting than the 280's. It sounds better, it's feels faster and more sporty when accelerating, even if figures on paper are very similar. But maybe it's unfair to compare a manual Fiat to an automatic Mercedes. Both engine run smoothly. The Fiat is more thirsty, maybe 2 liters more on average.

  • @moonlightmelodrama
    @moonlightmelodrama 6 років тому

    Beatle John Lennon loved his TE.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Yes, and his was the first 300 TD imported and registered in the US...

  • @tanakiat73
    @tanakiat73 6 років тому

    Nice car you've got. I used to have W123 300D in Bangkok, still missed it. Now, I'm using W124 E220. Just small comment on your voice over, it is a bit low volume when comes to tell the detail. Maybe adjust the voice level a bit higher next time for your next video. About the fuel type, I know it's hard to find regular 95. Some PPT and SUSCO sell regular 95 (in Bangkok). Try to avoid gasohol because it will make your tank rusted (happened in my w124) and also the injection system will not last long (happen in my BMW e30). The injection was sticky when use it for a long period.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot for your feedback! I will check these gas stations in Phuket... hope they sell regular 95. Voice over problem is noted down... will try to make it better in my next video! :)

  • @Philip.Magnusson
    @Philip.Magnusson 6 років тому +3

    I wish it was easier and cheaper to convert a non ac w123 to one with ac, because in Sweden where I live you cant find one with ac, so a spare unit is hard to come by plus it's a hell of a job, but it's really nice and cool to have functioning ac in a classic car such as the w123.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому +1

      In Thailand you couldn't survive without A/C, so most older cars have already been converted years ago. As work is cheap here and people have lots of skills to adapt things, convertions here are quite easy. Maybe look in Germany for a W123 with factory A/C... there are not many, but usually there are a few available on mobile.de

    • @Porsche996driver
      @Porsche996driver 6 років тому

      coolakiIlen007 Yes the ac just adds to the early luxury solid feel. The motor is well-paired here.

    • @Marklin15
      @Marklin15 6 років тому

      Look for a euro model in a dry US state with factory or aftermarket AC. My euro 300D has factory AC and you'll be glad you bought an AC car when it gets above 30 celsius. I almost bought another euro 300D without AC and even with the windows down its not fun driving these cars when its 35 degrees with no AC since the factory tinted glass acts like a greenhouse when the sun is out and the temperature is high. I discovered this when I had to drive my car when the AC broke on a cloudless 35 degree day, its great motivation to fix the AC.

    • @Philip.Magnusson
      @Philip.Magnusson 6 років тому

      Yeah,I have actually got a 1980 240TD non ac of course. But it's a rolling restauration, but as I was getting ready to get it inspected (MOT) i got sideswiped in the rear left corner of the car so now i must get a new fender panel and a new bumper tail light etc... really frustrating! I do have a s124 250TD -95 with working ac and thats great!

  • @nazi1944
    @nazi1944 6 років тому +1

    Very nice

  • @ДенисНекрасов-г5ъ
    @ДенисНекрасов-г5ъ 4 роки тому

    Where did you get the sea there in Moldova ... or ... sorry, you're from Albania ...

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  4 роки тому

      Does the number plate look Albanian?

  • @Porsche996driver
    @Porsche996driver 6 років тому

    Driving this orange beauty in Thailand.

    • @Porsche996driver
      @Porsche996driver 6 років тому +1

      10:00 that exhaust and 13:25 the straight 6 train is pulling!

    • @Porsche996driver
      @Porsche996driver 6 років тому +1

      Wow really impressed your production quality and location! I’ll be a new/neuer Sub!

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing! :)

  • @DubSe7en
    @DubSe7en 6 років тому

    Still watching, but a small observation, your voiceover sounds quiet in parts especially when the background music is playing.

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      Yes, you are right... will have to turn up the volume next time :)

  • @Sa300dvideo
    @Sa300dvideo 6 років тому +1

    Yes, W123 the perfect car!!!

  • @karlp8484
    @karlp8484 5 років тому +1

    The W123 is going to take off as a classic car, and I think that time is right now to buy them up because they are still cheap. A well-restored car will steadily escalate in value.

  • @CubeofCars
    @CubeofCars  Рік тому

    This Mercedes 280 TE is now for sale. Please contact me, if you are interested.

    • @leochan1706
      @leochan1706 Рік тому

      Hello, is this car still for sale?

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  Рік тому

      @@leochan1706 It's sold already.

  • @carloskeim
    @carloskeim 6 років тому

    realy 98? what is the compresion in that motor?

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  6 років тому

      The manual says 98 only. The compression is 9 according to the manual.

  • @クヮシチャ
    @クヮシチャ 5 років тому

    私もW123(S123)を数年乗っていましたが、過去に乗っていたシトロエン(BX、Xantia、2CV)よりも乗り心地がよく「ラグジュアリーと実用を両立できる車種だった」と今でも思う車です。しかし、現代の道路事情(速度やペース)での実用には、やや不満を抱く運動性能でもありました。結果、現在は同じ足回りを持つW202(S202)の最終モデルに乗っています。
    W202も生産終了より20年が経過して、古い車となって来ましたが・・・古く良きメルセデスと現代版メルセデスの中立的な車種で”趣味と実用の両立”という意味では、無難な車種だと思います。でもまたいつかW123に乗りたいと思いますね!!

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  5 років тому

      Is it still possible to see W123/S123 on the streets in Japan? Or are they already gone?

    • @クヮシチャ
      @クヮシチャ 5 років тому

      日本でもW123は見ることが出来ますが、東京を中心とする一部のファッションリーダー的な人たちが好んで乗っている印象です。どちらかと言えば、趣味車に属する傾向性が強い車種の為、実用的に(例えば通勤で乗る様な)W123を所有している人は少なく思います。

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  5 років тому

      Here in Thailand some W123 sedans are still in daily use. But the S123 TE is very, very rare :)

    • @クヮシチャ
      @クヮシチャ 5 років тому

      このYouTubeを観て、右ハンドルがTEに存在する事に驚きました。日本で走ってるTEは殆ど左ハンドル車です。

    • @CubeofCars
      @CubeofCars  5 років тому

      Here in Thailand people prefer European cars to be RHD. I am always surprised that European cars in Japan are often LHD.... isn't that unhandy in traffic?

  • @jrgm761
    @jrgm761 5 років тому

    😍😍😍