1993 Mercedes-Benz W124 E 320 3.2 Litre petrol

Summary:

A class act

Faults:

Near side rear passenger door central locking not working ($200 installed for a new unit).

Driver airbag light constantly on. New switch (paid for by dealer).

Just general wear and tear items that were quickly and cheaply repaired.

CD player not working. Quoted $1000 to fix it. Got a new player for considerably less than that.

General Comments:

Plenty of get up and go.

Handles beautifully, even better with a few passengers.

Room for 4 adults without getting too squeezy.

Strong sound system (original speakers still in place).

Good size boot.

Built like a tank.

I think the car misses an overdrive on the open road. Would add considerably to fuel economy. A minor and academic point only.

Owned one of these about four years ago. Have since owned a 2000 model E320 and now drive a 1999 S320 but I still missed the W124.

So we bought this car as a second car for my wife (at least, that's what I told her). A much different driving experience to the Toyota, but she loves it.

We now have civilised fights about who is going to drive what car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd May, 2004

10th Jul 2006, 03:56

We have a '93 E320 cabriolet. Fuel economy on 3000k trip to South Is. was very acceptable at 10L/100km (accurately measured over all tank fills). This is exactly what handbook says. Not too bad fro 1700kg car and some v high speeds. Heard that latest Volvo 4wd's are getting only 18-22 L/100km, so E320 not too bad for a 13 yr old car.