[W124] My new (1994) coupe

[Steve Nervig]

On Apr 27, 2007, at 9:33 AM, MICHAEL BURLEY wrote:


>

> Hello,

>

> I'm a new M-B coupe owner here in Oregon. I bought a '94 E320  

> Sportline last month. It has 97K on the odometer & is in great  

> shape. Just how rare is the Sportline option? The dealer installed  

> a cheap set of tires (195's). I'm considering purchasing better  

> tires - any suggestions?

>

> By replacing the fuses with copper, I eliminated some intermittent  

> problems with the windows and sun roof. The front dome light is  

> burned out - how do I replace the bulb?

>

> Mike in Oregon


Welcome to the group, Mike.

There were a total of 825 1994 E320 Coupes imported to the US. No  
exact figures (to my knowledge) have ever been released by MB  
concerning specific option sales; they consider that proprietary  
information. Some have estimated that 5% or 10% of total sales had  
the Sportline option. But I have it on, what I consider, a very good  
authority that it was no more than 2 or 3% of the sales.

So that would mean that your Sportline Coupe is one of approximately  
17 to 25 total deliveries to the USA in 1994.

I have been very happy with the 225/50 x 16 Nokian NRZi tires for  
summer running. I use the same size Nokian WR in the rainy/snowy  
season. But the fact is, there are so many good tires now adays, that  
if you get do a search and some research at Tirerack.com, you'll  
probably find something that will suit your needs. I would suggest  
that you go with a 16" wheel, maybe 7.0 to 8.0 inches wide, to get  
the best combination of handling, ride quality and looks, but that's  
just my preference.

For the front dome light assy, slip a clean, preferably plastic, flat  
knife-like (eg, putty knife blade) into the passenger side edge,  
between the assy and the overhead cloth, and while pushing the whole  
assy to the left with your fingers, pry the right edge down with the  
knife a bit. Don't damage the cloth.

It's harder to explain than to do. ;-) Once you get it loose from the  
ceiling, you'll be able to see how to replace the bulb(s).

Don't know if you are interested or exactly where in Oregon you live,  
but we often get together with some of the SEC coupe members from  
Portland for day road trips around the area. We don't have anything  
planned right now but are thinking about a Saturday afternoon ride  
somewhere with a dinner stop.

Regards,
Steve Nervig
Seattle
1992 300CE Sportline 170,000 miles