Merc W124 ?

[ian2144]

I was at a classic show recently and there was a chap with Mercedes W124 saloon early 90's . Never thought of this being a classic, but definitely the last of the solid over engineered Mercs. As a reliable workhorse saloon it's got to be hard to beat......future classic for sure.

[Rat_Fink_67]

The W124 was launched in 1984, they've been classics for a while now!

Solid, classy cars.

[dbdb]

They're definitely a classic in my eyes. Nice cars.

[MickyveloceClassic]

Plenty of love for the 124 cars on here - they are regularly discussed by many, like me who have owned them.

I always wince a little when I hear the cliche “over-engineered” - they aren’t - they are properly designed, conceived and executed vehicles; most other cars are just not built as well.

My favourite amongst the 124 series cars I’ve owned would be the 300TE (1991 vintage), which was a delight. So much so that I bought it back from a chap I’d sold it to.

[ian2144]

Not planning on going back to classic cars at the moment, but if I did, a W124 would be top of my list. Maybe a JDM import that is likely to be in much nicer condition underneath.

[Dapster]

ian2144 said:

INever thought of this being a classic,...

Thing is they are so well built, and look timelessly elegant that if you saw a well kept one on the road you'd hardly notice it. If you passed a Rover 800 or Carlton or something, you'd stop and stare.

My dad had one back in the day - it was majestic. I'd love one now - an 320E or if I robbed a bank, a 500E - mid life facelift with the side cladding but orange indicators.

ian2144 said:

Maybe a JDM import that is likely to be in much nicer condition underneath.

There is a company in Japan that will sell you a restored-to-new W124 estate. Interior decor is a bit sudden but that can be specified I'd imagine.

https://www.e-arrows.jp/arrowsclassicline.html




p.s They'll do you a G Wagon as well!

Edited by Dapster on Sunday 18th August 08:31

[ian2144]

Dapster said:

There is a company in Japan that will sell you a restored-to-new W124 estate. Interior decor is a bit sudden but that can be specified I'd imagine.

https://www.e-arrows.jp/arrowsclassicline.html




p.s They'll do you a G Wagon as well!

Edited by Dapster on Sunday 18th August 08:31

Interesting link, a saloon would be more to my liking , estate's generally have much bigger miles, but not necessarily a bad thing.

[Mr Tidy]

A mate of mine in the motor trade had a few back in their era and loved them - much better built than the W202 C220 he had.

I drove a couple and had to agree with him as I had bought a stolen/recovered C280 from him!

The pillarless Coupes still look really stylish.

[anyoldcardave]

Mr Tidy said:

The pillarless Coupes still look really stylish.

The E220 is the pick of them for a stylish cruiser IMO, quite economical too, had one for a few years, a friend still has it now, somehow gets his drumkit in it, Would have another 220, cannot see the advantage of a 320, nice and smooth as they are. Of course the older 300CE will hit 40 years first and beat ULEZ, the reason one is not an oprtion at the moment.

[Doofus]

anyoldcardave said:

The E220 is the pick of them for a stylish cruiser IMO, quite economical too, had one for a few years, a friend still has it now, somehow gets his drumkit in it, Would have another 220, cannot see the advantage of a 320, nice and smooth as they are. Of course the older 300CE will hit 40 years first and beat ULEZ, the reason one is not an oprtion at the moment.

I've had a 320 and an E36. The 220 is underpowered for such a heavy car, in my experience. Moreso the 200 they got in Europe.

[Mr Tidy]

anyoldcardave said:

Mr Tidy said:

The pillarless Coupes still look really stylish.

The E220 is the pick of them for a stylish cruiser IMO, quite economical too, had one for a few years, a friend still has it now, somehow gets his drumkit in it, Would have another 220, cannot see the advantage of a 320, nice and smooth as they are. Of course the older 300CE will hit 40 years first and beat ULEZ, the reason one is not an oprtion at the moment.

TBH I'd always want a 6 cylinder engine for the smoothness, it's a quality car after all!

The engine was the only thing that was better in my C280 than the 2 litre 190e it replaced.

[MickyveloceClassic]

I’m had an E220 C124 coupe. It was economical, but as an experience, not a patch on the 6-cylinder cars I’ve had (E280, 300TE). I can’t see why you wouldn’t buy the 6-pot if you weren’t doing business mileage in it.

The diesels had a character of their own, but I’ve not had the chance of owing one.

[anyoldcardave]

Mr Tidy said:

anyoldcardave said:

Mr Tidy said:

The pillarless Coupes still look really stylish.

The E220 is the pick of them for a stylish cruiser IMO, quite economical too, had one for a few years, a friend still has it now, somehow gets his drumkit in it, Would have another 220, cannot see the advantage of a 320, nice and smooth as they are. Of course the older 300CE will hit 40 years first and beat ULEZ, the reason one is not an oprtion at the moment.

TBH I'd always want a 6 cylinder engine for the smoothness, it's a quality car after all!

The engine was the only thing that was better in my C280 than the 2 litre 190e it replaced.

Fair enough, we all have different tastes, quality car regardless, love 6 cylinder diesels, petrol the difference is not so noticeable in my mind.

[LARK F1 GTR]

Mr Tidy said:

The pillarless Coupes still look really stylish.

Agreed! Whenever I see one I always give it a second look. I've seen a couple around lately that have been modded, but just a bit of lowering and AMG wheels etc. I like that, nothing stupid.

[ian2144]

I have always had a soft spot for Mercedes, I had a driving job for a short time in the mid 90's for Macclesfield Garages. The 124 coupe was always a class act, an S class from the same era was also a serious bit of kit.