1988 Mercedes-Benz W124 260e review from Kenya
"I will never buy anything, but a Merc"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Odometer not working.
Exhaust system was shot, replaced the entire system.
Leaky injector nozzles.
Jerky reverse gear.
Faulty courtesy lights.
Replaced prop-shaft coupling.
Replaced thermostat housing.
leaky sunroof
General comments?
This is the best car I have ever owned and I have had quite a few over the years.
She glides like an ocean liner when you take it easy and charges like a sports car when you don't want to hang about.
The interior is cream MB Tex and is in great condition for a 20 year old car. There is even an MP3 player!
This car loves to be driven fast and indecent speeds are achieved frighteningly quickly. Engaging the Sports mode on the auto box brings aggressive gear shifts, the box hanging on to a gear till near the red-line.
Of course driving like this brings with it catastrophic fuel bills, but its worth it just to see other road user gape at a luxury sedan going past like a sports car! Man I love this car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2007 |