Daewoo Musso; Aridsoul, & others

[charterali]

@aridsoul, Ya can get a reference for my driving habits frm OmerArshad. I just drive my daily driven car for 6 months or upto a period it resist, then either it goto our family mechanic for repairing or get parked in the garage for the accumulation of dust or get sold if itss not in tht much bad condition (As its been used my grandpa for just a single day). As he is quite thorough rather religious in maintaing the cars. So, in my opinion or midset wat ya wanna call it I think Japenese cars r much better then American or German counterparts as ya easily got things fixed,parts changed,alteration,resale on a jap vehicle.
BTW I think my 280SEL is 123 isnt it, coz I myself isnt sure abt tht.

Thnxxx.

[aridsoul]

280S, 280SE and 280SEL are W126 not 123.

[OmerArshad]

Sheharyar YOUR MERC IS 116.

[charterali]

Ohhh thnx bro(s), actually Merc confuse me a lot most of them look the same or either I m not much into merc thts must be the reason.

Thnxx.

[charterali]

2Aridsoul, how much shuld a converted body crown shuld cost. And do it offers gudd drive quality.

Thnxx.

[perwez]

@Charterali....My budget is 600 to 800 thousand. and I want it for travelling long distances, uphill, some offroad and for city use as well. I am also thinking about Musso ....What do u say??

[aridsoul]

W116....it must be the pre 80 model of 280SEL

Converted crowns go from 5 to 9 Lacs depending on condition and the frame on which they are made as Frames range from 1971 to 1983 and the bodys on them range from 1990 to 1995.
There drive quality is Good.

[charterali]

If ya travel more then 5k km per month dont go for anything like tht instead go for a LCII (if ya can find any), Toyota Hilux SSR-X, Nissan Double Cab or Cherokee etcc. Musso is gudd for 50km a day not more then tht coz if it needs ne kinda part. Finding tht part will really make it hectic for ya coz mechanics in Pakistan dont have ther hands on Korean SUV's yet.

@Aridsoul can ya plzz post a pic of 200D 123 ya r suggestin. And temme how bat the condition in 3.5. Which model will it be.. I will be thankful..

Thnxx.

[aridsoul]

This is a 82 model W123 and in 3.5 to 4 lacs you can find one in pretty good condition overall.
I am talking about 200D
220D and others would be slightly expensive.

[OmerArshad]

Adil its 1979 model 123. in 82 the shape was same but the head lights were different. let me look for a pic of 82 & I'll post it here

[charterali]

Thnx Aridsoul for reminding me the shape. Dont it look quite dull and tht old english movie set in middle east kinda touch. BTW I heard this model got hell lotta road grip as it can climb upto a 75degree angle.

Thnxx.
Correct me if I m wrong.

[aridsoul]

I know Omer bhai....but couldnt find the Pic of a 82....its 98% same as this car.

[charterali]

Today in Sunday Car Bazaar as I have to goto New Karachi for some work, Saw a mint 84 Cressida the one with 2 front lites on each side on petrol, car is fully original and in excellent condition. The person is asking Re. 310k. I was in full mood but got a bit deviated by a frnd.

Thnxx.

[OmerArshad]

totally agree Adil, this is 98% same

Sheharyar! if going for Cressida then v should give a look to the 86 with CNG cuz that's newer shape & wid CNG & the price diff is not big. What are the progs for Tomorrow ? (re Cheetah ?)

[99.arsalan]

I want to buy one, is it possible...

[Hassan1991]