1986 Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E review from North America
"Brilliant, a true testament to the magic of old cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some cracked paint on the hood, natural wear.
Back left window motor broke.
Cruise control not working.
Radio fried, but can easily replace with a more modern one.
General comments?
This car is a pleasure to have received, coming from my grandparents who kept this car in mint condition. This thing feels like a starship when it accelerates, with a slow, smooth acceleration that seems to never let up. At speed, this car is comfortable enough to lull you out of focus, but handles well enough to entertain you.
The interior is brilliantly designed, with certain unnecessary touches (like dropping the back headrests but not bringing them up) that make it feel like you own a real nice car. With good care this car feels like a plane on course to a target; speedy, strong, and solid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 163000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2008 |