1996 Mercedes-Benz W124 E250D review from India
"Best car I have ever had"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiring harness changed. Common problem with all post 1994 W124's.
Alternator pulley uprated to that of the W210. Runs smoother.
General comments?
A civilised tank on 4 wheels.
Bullet proof engine and relaxed highway cruiser.
Interiors are fresh after 13 years.
Car is tight after 120k of the most deplorable Indian roads.
This is the best car for long distance runs. The seats are firm and supportive. You can drive down 8 hours from Mumbai to Goa and go party the rest of the night away. You just don't feel tired in this car.
Sticks to the road like glue with Michelin tyres. The biggest problem will be when the time comes to upgrade, because there will be no Mercedes newer model to upgrade to. Will probably end up having to buy another older model Mercedes, maybe the W126 or W140.
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| Born to be a classic!! |
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| Quality, high end luxury performance at an affordable level |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80300 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 121300 kilometres |
| Previous car | TATA Indica |
| Date of Entry | 9th November, 2009 |