W124... Highly Impressed

[GP801]

Saloon is the least desirable model. Having said that it means that you could pick up a really good car for very little money. Personally I like them and would have no problem running one. Our son ran a 1990 300e-24 saloon. A lovely car and it could really surprise more modern vehicles. My impression is that saloons are more likely to be neglected because of the perceived lack of sale value.

 

[brigadier]

i like w124 saloons too. especially 500e.

 

[MPilot]

Found a real nice one.
And I mean real nice one!
Will update with images if i buy it.

There are hardly any of them in existence so it should look very nice once its very nice and shiny.

E500 is the other choice but i cannot justify such a car already owning an E39 M5 and E60 M5. The E500 in my opinion just cannot compete with the E39 in refinement, power, torque or drivability.

 

[w124nut]

I really enjoyed an 11 year ownership of an E220 but I traded it in for a W124 E320 cabriolet with a slight cash adjustment !!!!!!!

 

[Newera]

I have an E34 M5 in pristine condition too, but am sorely tempted to buy a 500E myself.
The more I look at them, the more I want one to squirrel away. A facelift model since they have things like larger brakes, the inset grille, etc. Fuel consumption will probably be silly compared to the Turbo Diesel, so that's the main reason I probably won't buy one...
But they will be a classic in years to come and are cheap now. And I know where there's a plentiful supply of completely rust free ones!

 

[BoyracerAU]

I think this has become a W124 appreciation thread.

Here's a pic of my 1996 W124 E220 coupe, just back from being paint corrected. I also had the leather treated. I'm tickled pink, it looks like a new car! :bannana:

 

[mika]

this is mine before the hosepipe ban

 

[Mike Wilkins]

I have recently bought this one - very impressed

::. UKGSer.com .::

 

[WDB124066]

Can't get access Mike, can you post them up here.......

 

[Mike Wilkins]

Sorry W I guess you need to be a member

This is what the PO said in the advert :

Mercedes Benz 300 CE Pillarless Coupe
Hi,

Up for sale is my beautiful Mercedes Benz 300 CE Pillarless Coupe W124 Series

Only selling due to house purchase

3 litre straight six with 178 bhp
Automatic gearbox
68200 miles
Pearl Grey Metallic
Beige cloth interior
Anti-lock brakes

Options fitted to this car:

Metallic paint
4 speed switchable automatic gearbox
Electric sunroof
Headlamp wash/wipe
RDS radio/CD player
Front armrest

Detailed history file including every previous MOT to verify mileage

MOT to August 2012
Tax to Nov 2012

5 brand new Continental Premium Contact tyres recently fitted

Recent full service including new brake discs and pads all round

Everything works the way Mercedes intended and the car drives beautifully

PM me for more details and I can email lots more detailed pictures



And here are the pics :

 

[rigel]

^ nice looking car there mike, have you been over the bodywork with a fine tooth comb? was there any sign of rust, if so where? or is it completely clear?

 

[Mike Wilkins]

nothing obvious Nigel but I have not looked properly yet.
The intention is to get the underside cleaned properly, then nip in the bud anything that needs attention - than have a mate waxoil it

 

[bing]

The E500 in my opinion just cannot compete with the E39 in refinement, power, torque or drivability.

The E39 is a different era compared to W124 E500. The E34 is one that supposedly competes.

 

[nickod]

W124 sickness has firmly set in.

Looking at buying another one. Something very high spec like a saloon E320 with A/C, Leather and electric seats.

While I know the coupe's are really liked, I wonder what the general outlook is on a saloon these days. Old scrapper or still something that's respected?

I would it would be the latter!

im going to be selling my (39k miles) E320 saloon as my wife is on the warpath as ive just bought a 211 e500 estate. just having a new ECU after a recent new wiring loom - its a hi spec although mb tex (some like it) with climate , electric orth heated seats etc. i think the saloons are very understated but there are not many good ones left.

 

[bing]

E500 before I sold it !

Last summer before it went