1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 CE from UK and Ireland - Comments

It gets a bit dirty every now and then.

Wat a car!

I've owned lots and lots of car's!

But this has to be one of the best.

It's not the most expensive or fastest!

But overall it provides a service second to none!

It has the looks! the presence! the reliability! the performance! the overall feel good factor to make this one of the best cars I've ever owned!.

My particular car is a 300 CE AMG the mechanical specification of the car is as standard, but the body and wheels have been treated to the fine improvements of AMG thus making this car truly remarkable.

Both to look at and own.

It runs and drives with the unbelievable reliability and feeling of a Mercedes. (FROM THAT ERA! BEEN TOLD THE NEW ONES ARE NOT THE SAME! AND HAVING PREVIOUSLY OWNED A C CLASS FROM 1997 I MIGHT HAVE TO AGREE) Yet has a subtle hint of something a bit different that comes with the enviable AMG upgrade.

As I've said earlier I've owned many cars in my time including BMW M series and Porsche as well as the best performance models main stream manufacturers such as Ford,Vauxhall and Volkswagen can offer many of with have cost me more money to purchase than this one, but none come even nearly close to matching the overall owning experience of this car!

So in short what I'm saying is

I couldn't be happier it's cost me less it gives me more and ten years down the line (not that I'll get that far without falling victim to another crush!) it will be still a better car than any previously mentioned!

But you can rest assured watever my next serious crush is it will to make it as good as the one I currently have it will have to be from the shining silver star!

Of course the letters (AMG) after the name will obviously help no end!

I agree completely, having recently bought a 300 CE myself,

She simply is the sexiest car design ever, what curves and lines she has.

The only thing which I would change is the autobox 4 speed into a 5 speed.

Yes, I have owned several Mercs and the W124 1993 300 D Sportline is probably the best. Nothing wrong so far. On previous versions I have had to change the shock absorbers after about 300,000 km.

WOW! looks like I chose a good one this time. Will be collecting my first Mercedes this week, a 1989 230 Ce having previously owned all kinds of everything I was real impressed by this car and despite the mileage being 250,000 looks and drives fantastic.

I bought a 1990 230 CE in 2003 and I am now enjoying my fourth year as a merc owner. The car has been nothing, but brilliant. Not the fastest Mercedes, but utterly reliable, smooth and comfortable. Relatively economical (I get about 350 miles out of a full tank - 55 litres approx) I love this car with a passion. Having driven a few new mercs, they just quite simply do not feel in the same league. They may have more electronics than a military super jet and the kind of acceleration superman would be proud of, but that feel of opulent simplicity is all, but lost. Part of me wants to sell it and buy a more modern 320 but firstly I am not so keen on the face-lift model and secondly I have heard that the extra performance will cost me about 5 miles to the gallon. Since I am just starting a new business, I do not think it would be a wise move. So, as a final word, if you are considering purchasing a W124 in whatever incarnation (saloon, coupe, estate, convertible) stop thinking and buy. you won't regret it. There is a reason why those in the know say that the W124 is the best merc ever!!!

I couldn't agree more!

Six months ago by accident (the accident being my neighbour buys one or two classic German cars every couple of months, goes over them in meticulous detail, sells them and makes himself some profit) I tripped across a gorgeous, near-mint-condition 1992 AMG Arctic White 300 CE-24 with 150,000 kilometres (94,000 miles) on the clock. The interior is in impeccable condition, still almost-new feeling and the Becker sound system sings.

I saw it in our underground garage, and bought it 15 minutes later for a very good price. It has been superb since the first day. This car has been seriously well-looked-after, and I intend to maintain this level of attention and care as the car ages.

Unfortunately, I had to replace the engine control module 3 months ago, and decided to put in a new one instead of a used one, because the car is in such top condition. Not cheap, but no labour costs ... my neighbour-mechanic from whom I bought the car bolted it on and 5 minutes later I was good to go again.

It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, silky smooth and I especially enjoy knowing I got such excellent reliability and quality from a distinctive car for so little money compared to even the barest-bones sub-compact new car.

I intend to drive it for at least another 20 years, and can't imagine any car I would prefer to drive on a day-in day-out basis.

I have my 90 model 300CE for over 5 years (bought Nov 2003 at 148k approx) and have now 194,000 miles. I had to change a head gasket after buying, and I have changed and renewed a lot of bushings, rubbers etc and the normal service items.

My troubles have been dirty distributors (using NON-Resistor plugs cured this), a faulty alarm left over from older owners, and some vacuum leaks causing rough running.

I also recently had the cyl head corrode, which I attribute to using non - correct and old coolant (get the proper Merc/ Febi stuff). This was a lot of trouble to repair but the cars now runs pretty good again (28-30mpg on long runs).

I love the 124CE cars and have a tough time wondering what will my next car be... whenever I come around to change that is!!

I own a couple of these w124s. My coupe is my pride and joy. I have had a new rear screen, rust removed from base of the rear screen, a new windscreen, the wheels refurbished, and all minor corrosion removed from the usual areas, and had her resprayed front and rear, bumpers and all! Needless to say I hardly use her to keep her in pristine condition! Thankfully I have an e300 24v saloon which I use everyday. These truly are the best built Mercs ever.