1984 Mercedes-Benz W124 230E from UK and Ireland - Comments

I just bought the car with 240,000 miles on clock and a full service history, so nothing yet.

I paid £300 for this beauty and added new wings; I'm also looking for new drivers seat (the previous driver was 23st!). The engine still sounds like new and the ride is amazing considering the mileage.

Everything works perfectly except the vacuum central locking which is a bit sluggish. The bodywork is sound although a respray would restore to immaculate condition. A collectors piece that'll last ages with care.

I have two Mercedes, a 1988 W124 300D with 260,000 miles, have looked after it myself, would not drive anything but a Mercedes. I also 1988 W124 230E with 113,000, an ex government car.

Would recommend any W124 Mercedes to anyone, do not be afraid of high miles but look for some sort of history.

Mercedes do not build them like they used too, stick to any Mercedes before 1996. They drive forever, just change the oil when it's due.

I own a '86 Mercedes 250td w124 with 280 000 kms on the clock. It was repainted last month in its original colour - "Arctic Weiss" - and the engine has been overhauled. It is now in near concours condition and drives like a dream: superb comfort, superb reliability, superb atmosphere and good handling, considering its weight and dimensions.It's a bit slow - I also own Alfas... - but it's kind of a magic - and economical - carpet to travel in style with all the family to the Cote d'Azur every summer... A future classic, without the usual liabilities... Just perfect!

Portugal.

I bought a w124 1989 260e, and I must say it is impeccable! I just changed the oil, and the previous owner had told me that the last oil change before the one I just got on my w124 was about 6 years ago, and that no change was needed since, I was surprised and amazed by the performance of this beauty! I know it will be cherished for many years to come.

I own a 230te 84 Benz; it runs well, but the vacuum locks are a headache.

My 1989 260E has vacuum lock problems when the weather is exceptionally cold - doors lock on their own poltergeist-like. Also, loud creaks from the suspension in the winter, and cruise works intermittently. In the summer, all the above peculiarities vanish, but then the summer months bring the issue of difficult starting when ambient temps are warm. I think it's the fuel pumps?). The engine will turn readily, but feels like it is not receiving gas, and will cut out. That and the unwillingness of the transmission to kick down speedily are my summer gripes. Still, it is close to twenty years-old, and I suppose I should not expect a perfect car.