1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E (Manual) (W124) - MotorWeek Retro

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[@MercOne]

This is the car that started it all for me and Mercedes-Benz.

[@jeepthing98]

MW liked doing braking and handling tests in the rain and snow during the 80s.

[@davidsherrick898]

Up north. In Maryland probably just had to deal with it.

[@piscatawaymechanic]

this car adjusted for 2022 inflation would cost $91,000. best car i’ve ever owned ! and they didn’t have rack and pinion steering ❌

[@JustFixIt99]

They didn’t have an overdrive automatic either. There’s a few mistakes in here.

[@christopherconard2831]

And no cupholder. How long was MB in the American market before they figured out Americans drink while driving?

[@Sanpedranoazul]

An all-time benchmark, some say the best Benz ever 🥳😍

[@tonyelrod295]

I own a 1992. I love this car. My blue is darker and more rich. I'm told its a rare color. Either way. I love it. Always wanted one.

[@tonychavez2083]

I have owned 3 124’s in my life, all excellent, especially 400 and 500E

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Well, isn't the 500E considered a Porsche?

[@tonychavez2083]

@@LearnAboutFlow absolutely not, they assisted with production capacity with providing a separate assembly line to assemble them on. All components engine, trans, brakes, suspension etc. Are all 100% Mercedes. It was simply assembled by Porsche techs.

[@MercOne]

@@LearnAboutFlow No.

[@MercOne]

Lucky you.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

@@tonychavez2083 I love this Mercedes 300 E 85-88, best classic

[@venelinkeremedchiev9643]

This blue in the interior is just awsome!

[@RetroCarReviews]

MB-TEX... LOVE IT

[@atomant830]

Some believe this is the best sedan ever made. It is a good and definitely set the benchmark. I would also rate the Lexus LS430 at the top as well.

[@mescko]

You can't ignore the CB7 Accord.

[@incyphe]

telescoping wheel and powered headrest in 1986? may have been the first!

[@mescko]

The 80's BMW e28 had powered headrests, not column though.

[@aomar9449]

Surprised to see it 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are slower than the 4 spd auto, I wonder if its associated with other factors such as track conditions and weather, or if the auto has more favorable gearing.

[@sannissansanjuan5074]

The Automatic 300E was Better Performance except Fuel Economy no Lockup OD

[@GeeEm1313]

The W123 seemed like it was on sale since the Victorian age. That being said, I'd absolutely love a diesel one. A 300D.

[@RicardoMartinez-kr5qk]

uh did he say power rack and pinion?

[@compu85]

He did... oops.

[@jimmycarter9099]

I got one of these cars I love it but truly one repair after another I was sadly sold a lemon

[@mikee6220]

In love

[@fernandorocha8459]

Beautifull this Mercedes 300E 1986. I love classic cars Mercedes

[@mescko]

It will likely remain unrequited, they brought in 300 manuals in '86 and 300 in '88. That's it.

[@dmer-zy3rb]

i would honestly disagree that the w124 has better proportions then the 190. i think the 190 is possibly the best looking sedan merc has build in the 80s and 90s. also why does he say an inline six is archaic? its better in every way than a V6 and putting a V6 in a rear wheel drive car (like quite a few automakers did) is just a much worse idea.

[@pedroamaralruiz4975]

Soi Pedro amaral de mascota Jalisco i me encontré con una de estas joyas de auto clásicos es un mui buen beiculo casi no me la creo al precio k lo encontré

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Antilock Bust

[@bizmyurt8582]

You can not test acc and braking at wet. It should be faster.

[@zillsburyy1]

AND STILL NO MATCH FOR A LS400

[@TeeroyHammermill]

That car wasn't around in 85.

[@RetroCarReviews]

NICE!

[@rayoliver6807]

Got both on the farm,w 125 much better engineride,material,and style,and double resale!!

[@GeeEm1313]

Apples to oranges.

[@martinsv9183]

And the LS400 wasnt a match for the w140.. which it was designed to compete with. Not the w124 which was a much smaller and earlier car.