1988 Mercedes-Benz w124 200D Test Drive After 16 Years

[@Krisemann]

I daily a 1992 W124 250D myself. Been in my family since 2004. Learned how to drive in it and grew up with it, passed down from my grandpa, to my dad, and in 2020 I eventually took over it. It literally never dies. The biggest issue I have with it is the rust - Norwegian roads are salted like no tomorrow. I'm doing my best to take care of it though, and one day pass it down to my own children.

[@formatique_arschloch]

I've had six W124's years ago. Amazing cars that never ever let me down. The one in best shape was a -90 200D with 350 000km on it. It was beautiful. The most "experienced" one was an -87 250D with almost 900 000km. The chassis rusted away on that one.

[@Frang14998]

Why did you have so many?

[@formatique_arschloch]

@@Frang14998 I just like buying cars.

[@user-bd5yg5op3h]

*Всем владельцам Mercedes здоровья и благополучия ! 👍😎 Были W201,W140, теперь W124, 86 г "рождения".*

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

Спасибо. И Вам ! 😊

[@farkasandras6443]

Köszönöm szépen, w126-os tulajdonos.😊

[@deepconscious7741]

This, is a thing of beauty. One of the iconic cars that MB ever made. This needs to be re-made and redone and would be an amazing restoration project - to being this beauty alive in its pristine glory. These cars were made for a lifetime, literally and would last for 50 years minimum. Its engine sounds so pure and majestic, music to the ears. To drive this classic, would be a honour in itself.. W124's were the best sedan cars ever built.

[@teeaymusik9811]

In addition to durability, the approach to building a vehicle like a machine that lasts forever and the wear parts are easy to replace, the W124 is simply beautiful.

[@erikjdm4300]

Old Mercedes-Benz never die! This is very strong and reliable machines! I love old Mercedes cars!

[@codykamminga9667]

Erik JDM new mercedes on the other hand

[@michals547]

Plus, these cars are just beautiful!

[@utanumihai-ionut6966]

I have a 2 mercedes cars that are pretty old and rare and i sad not changed a sparkgplug sience 2014

[@star63939]

Me too :)

[@janlul9131]

@@utanumihai-ionut6966 how many km

[@TheTechCguy]

A car from '88, dormant since '04, and just now back on the road. Quite amazing!

[@TEDavis]

You were thorough showing what you were doing and why. Loved how you did that.

[@RalphTSMobiles]

I’d love to see it being restored! Thanks for sharing! - Ralph

[@gustavocamargo9340]

There is an acquaintance who brought a 300D to Brazil, but he brought it in the 90's driving from the USA to Chile and then passing through Argentina and arriving in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). He still has the car to this day.

[@thomasmerz6423]

Cool . Old Benz are never dying. This makes me missing my 1986 230TE... Nice running car.

[@YvanDupuy]

The engine sounds in perfect shape

[@MarvinGm--c]

Old Benz never die!

[@Maybe1Someday]

Idk if you saw but its got huge blow-by

[@BeastMK]

@@MarvinGm--c Old Cars are like Young Woman..If you dont Maintain /Fix/Refresh, it will be a Shit :D

[@Diesel8290]

Maybe Someday all them 200d’s I’ve came a cross always breathe a little it’s nothing I’d worry about

[@ahmedislam2580]

@@MarvinGm--c why i dont know but i love bmw and benz

[@pedromtc01]

Would be a great restoration project. Great cars!

[@LoadsOfPetrol]

Tbh I don't think it would be a good base for a restoration. It all depends on how the chassis look like. For a restoration project it probably would be better to buy more structurally sound W124. But still it's a great car!

[@user-dz5du1uw5k]

i dont think so. It seems like the rust has gotten to it quite badly. Its not dead though, so this would be a pretty cool ratty merc

[@user-qg2nn4tw2e]

this engine is indestructible 👍 greetings from Germany

[@LaibachXY]

Schöne br216👍🏻 gleiche Interessen😅

[@MarvinGm--c]

Old Benz never die!

[@aksolartechnologieskriskan6668]

Not just the diesel engines the petrol ones to

[@jamosoos3945]

Ich hoffe er restauriert ihn

[@MarvinGm--c]

Jamo soos hoffen wir mal das beste

[@znama82]

Best car in the world. I love W124. It's been 11 years since I got my 1989 200E. Nice movies. Greetings from Poland.

[@natiqaydinov3211]

E 34 bmw forever

[@YoungCarWiz]

E92 for life

[@AzikinSin]

Greetings from Russia, I own one 1990 200e too :)

[@bartbury4948]

@@AzikinSin 1991 200E TOO....GREETINGS FROM UK

[@anthonyf3253]

I don’t know how, and I don’t know why, but I fount your channel ages ago and for some reason love a good old diesel cold start video 😂

[@LeinsterDebbie]

I bought 1988 200D, done 197000km. It's like new. I'll keep it rest of my life. I bought it from Berlin and drive it to Finland. Only one 2 owners car. First 1 year owner. It's legendary car w124.

[@TEDavis]

Wow, that model is so silent inside. Even the chirping belt was barely audible. Liked your video.

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

The simplicity this car has means that with a bit of will anyone could make it last a whole life.

[@LusoiHardware]

At 8:05 I love how the bumper falls partially off when he was trying out the clutch and the engine hesitates.

[@oguzandac4595]

Its old its normal 😄 like Volkswagen Das auto

[@user-xi3ph1lt1s]

Thanks for yours enthusiasm and activity. we pay our respects to you from Kingisepp and Saint-P!

[@nervo6321]

I admire your skills in bringing these cars back to life...

[@oldtimeravanture]

Wow, reviving abandoned cars, great job. Thanks for the video.

[@kerimlaz61]

That dieselsound is my childhood 😍♥️

[@user-hs6qm9ik7l]

Видео супер. Мастер с большой буквы !!!!

[@TheDyIan]

Incredible motor!

[@ailton883]

Show de bola! Recuperação de relíquias é bom de ver.

[@vintagerust7723]

Still looks nice even in that condition.

[@LenovoLenovo-nn4jc]

Super! Respect to you for saving this legendary car!

[@thomasrhinehart6084]

just like a benz, the bumper is flopping off the seats have mold on them and the back door wont shut, but it wont die! I love a Mercedes

[@kristicarhomeaudiosystem47]

The engine sound is perfect. ❤❤

[@superploc]

2:55 - 2:58 The inferior part of a car body, specially the two sides, are generally the more exposed areas to rust, and a restoration work usually start there... This car already would be in surprisingly good state if it was a daily use car, with normal cares. But a car what passed 16 years abandoned and exposed to the elements like this one? It´s practically miraculous. And talk much about the quality of the MB products. That make this a solid candidate to someone wanting make a restoration work with severely limited budget.

[@caleidoo]

Ah the soundtrack of my youth. We had a W123 240D and a W124 200D later. I could recognise that diesel sound from a mile away.

[@tonychavez2083]

In the apocalypse I think I would need a 124 diesel - 87 300D

[@williamheinsinger7390]

I have a 300d Turbo 👍

[@imadizzapointment8354]

Or a 123

[@kurtmogensen4815]

i got one its ratty tough , some kid paintes it matblack with hammerlack , its parts for my 200 and 250

[@user-jd3pk8mh4b]

Ребята, молодцы. Продолжайте заниматься этим не простым но интересным делом.

[@rafaelbonachea6666]

really awsome restoration work!124 is a super car for me.In my country(Cuba) they were working as a taxi after imported second hand from Europe,Very good car.I would own one of them.

[@Karolo2489]

Greetings from Poland!

[@Fiacioreq126]

Hehehe

[@marekbiaoszewski2159]

Właśnie coś tak czułem;)

[@pitersanok5179]

I ja też z Polandii.

[@imnotaplayer957]

podłączam się

[@jacekplacek8422]

ja pieprze czy zna ktoś sposób zeby spier*olić w124 w dieslu ? nie do zaje*ania to prawda ktoś mi powie że to sen XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@Andmos98]

Sounds better than my 2008 diesel Ford Focus. I bet it also drives better

[@artianrika8329]

Are jou joking bro, of course😅

[@Andmos98]

@@artianrika8329 not really. At least about sound I'm not joking haha

[@FenderBenz]

Yes it does. May make a little more sound and is slower, but it's absolutely better

[@jacekplacek8422]

@@Andmos98 you writing really honest you respect old mecedes i love you bro XDDDDD

[@2810Mad]

13:13 there are alot of blow by gases though

[@MimicoBungalow]

OK...I watched a little further...and you re-installed the fan!!! bardzo dobrze!

[@tayson7921]

Красавчик, обожаю твои видео

[@antoinestsernin3212]

Old cars is BEAUTIFUL I LOVE

[@spicymeatball07]

Nice ! I love these old mercs

[@rafiullahkhan1317]

Big respect sir i really love these w124 benz

[@edwardquoos]

Bela máquina!! Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@niroshanarumugam4610]

I own a 1988 w124 , 200D still drives like a magic carpet

[@nikyclau3966]

I love the sound of this engine ❤️

[@michals547]

@Dieter S The Audi 100 5 cylinder engine also sounds beautiful!

[@branchonequal]

This is basically the sound of my childhood. My father had an '85 190 D which he sold almost 30 years ago. I loved that car so much that I bought an '85 190 D myself. ;)

[@gdsteven7566]

me too

[@tolloromassi99]

Sounds similar to the VW 1.9 TDI engine.

[@mathias3v871]

Great Mercedes Benz W124 200D '88. Rare 200D model with ASD, ABS and rpm gauge. Nice brasil brown interior.

[@mathias3v871]

And original webasto heater (standheizung) 🔥👍

[@greekshadow7889]

I watched the entire video and I didn't got bored at all. So satisfying...

[@jeffysvo7850]

Sorry but I giggled when the front bumper fell down

[@hondacrx4909]

So I wasn’t the only one, lol

[@oakleythefox]

Even when I love this car I also giggled

[@penyostoynev6603]

haha me too

[@nestorlatif7537]

@@hondacrx4909 ]o][[[

[@saud_ss44]

ok 😂

[@janoxxx69]

QUE BELLEZA DE AUTO. IMPOSIBLE NO DEJARLO MORIR

[@teeaymusik9811]

Neben der Haltbarkeit, dem Ansatz ein Fahrzeug wie eine Maschine zu bauen die ewig hält und die Verschleißteile einfach zu tauschen sind, der W124 ist schlichtweg Formschön.

[@Rosewood.w202]

TANK, thats why i love my 94 w202 c200. :)

[@maistermahen7746]

Hi I see you have several W124 models in your yard. I own a 1987 260E manual which I am currently restoring. These are great cars to ride very solid. Like your videos on the w124 model. Keep it up. Big up from Mauritius.

[@msnovtue]

Thumbs up from a owner of an '88 260E. Mine's still my daily driver.

[@Sam_G63]

These elegant machines were built to last forever unlike the modern cars with millions of electronics which u cant rely on after the warranty period.

[@SupraMsR]

absolutely amazing!

[@Jacopo120693]

Loving you channel and your work

[@Mziry]

Thatswhy i love mercedes!!! ❤️

[@mynameisjonas7967]

Man this makes me miss my W123

[@CaptainGimp]

New sub. Loving your videos.

[@LSniumUwU]

I have some questions, why are tgose cars there? And what happens to them after you start them up?

[@sammjoho]

Love the story and passion

[@darbazjalal]

still my dream car 🖤

[@srmackin]

What brand tools do you use - I love the satin finish but can't find satin-finished tools here in the states

[@UgrosenoOggyDamaraPH]

In Indonesia this car is very rare and collector item... Nice car and nice video...thanks

[@melifter8897]

1980’s Mercedes Benz diesel motors are just awesome.

[@banditorunner6946]

Great video, thank you

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Good compression. No blow by

[@04dram04]

Thoes are the best looking hubcap design I have ever seen

[@rolandkivvit6192]

w124 200D awesome video.

[@user-cx3db8xn3e]

I watched all the videos while waiting for you to make the rear left door))))

[@ahmedboudjema2269]

Queen of cars.

[@gabrielandreibadea8122]

Interesting video!

[@Mr_Cool]

Love it when the clutch is either on or off.

[@freyjagunnar1532]

Beautiful car 🚙

[@_major_2944]

Those cars never die

[@mikecooper7816]

How many Mercedes do you have ?

[@wartberg111]

good engine and gearbox . bad body a lot of rust. i had the same as taxi. greetings from stuttgart.

[@user-ne6iy4xz1u]

I also climbed a mountain with it 18 years ago "Muntele Găina 1467m", when I drop down from the mountain one of the brake pads, broke but besides that all was good these cars are legitim the best in the Mercedes series

[@user-bf4fu3zi4e]

В то время самый лучший в мире дизель!

[@leonzhu6933]

Now we are talking real Mercedes

[@ahmedislam2580]

legends never die amigo

[@gdsteven7566]

yeah

[@tengani3892]

Greetings from Zambia, I recently got '94 W124 230E that's been parked for 7 years. I have the same problem with the clutch pedal, what part did you remove and replace to repair the clutch? Thanks in advance

[@igor5ers]

17:54 Here is your Uber

[@marcelsaracut8066]

Ha ha , yes

[@creepcio18]

*XD*

[@MAHABO]

Diesel Mercedes will run forever! :D

[@salimmetin]

The old engines are much better than current version. Try to start a commonrail engine with latest technology to start after 16 years.. good luck!

[@sharonpaulson31]

Super satisfying

[@MB400E]

Keeping the best car in many ways ever built by mercedes, the W124 series. I would buy a new W124 over any modern car built today. Boy if only they would rerelease this car!!!!

[@AzikinSin]

They would get bankrupt very soon if they did. No wonder why they stopped making cars such like w124, not only mercedes, all the industry

[@kilianaudi44]

When did you wash it?

[@lorennicholls5901]

Old school cars were made to last! Great video!

[@Steve1766]

yeah nowadays cars are made to be replaced after warranty expires

[@booblam6919]

the greatest carmaker on earth....in all honesty.

[@TheBS80]

I'm sure my grandma's 1979 200D is still running somewhere in Africa...

[@nikitavasiliev5846]

Или в России! ))

[@stev_0690]

@@nikitavasiliev5846 not in russia

[@teeaymusik9811]

Haha

[@teeaymusik9811]

In addition to durability, the approach to building a vehicle like a machine that lasts forever and the wear parts are easy to replace, the W124 is simply beautiful.

[@mikehart888]

Question why are all these cars left in a field? and what happens to them once you get them started?

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

The important thing is you got that W-124 Diesel going, except for the bumper falling off from one corner, and the rear door opening, the car sounds good , Did somebody ask for a Uber?....

[@ellienore]

Very beautiful Mercedes. Love the sound of that diesel engine. Pity that they are rare to find for sale in Canada.

[@vladk8637]

Even gas ones are hard to find. Here in Quebec, I found only two gas, none in running condition, and one (frying oil converted) diesel, which had A pillars rust perforated (it's a safety issue for me). I finally had to buy a 1988 E30, but I'm quite happy with it.

[@ellienore]

@@vladk8637 Thumbs up. From Québec too!

[@ajay9382]

Great work..😍😊👍

[@srecko1350]

Ya man i had this legendary car and it still runst today after 12 years

[@MimicoBungalow]

Oh my...the BEST PART...after re-doing the clutch cyllinder...moving the car back and forth and at 8:06 - the BUMPER DROPS DOWN!! Classic! But, unlike an 'American car', the bumper CAN be fixed...What a wonderful (but SLOW) car this is...I remember throttle right to the floor in 4th gear on the highway - at around 3000 RPM...being so excited to reach 100 kph!!! I'm sorry I got rid of my old '87...it was a classic Mercedes...yet pretty up-to-date in styling..

[@user-lx6ob5hr3k]

Мерс он и в Африке Мерс. С открывающейся дверью, простоявший много лет всё равно Мерс.

[@user-yh1fg4um9x]

Он реально молодец 👍

[@theskig]

That's a vary basic model (no right mirror for example) but it has the auxiliary heater. It was a rare optional at least in my country (Italy)

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

after 16 years, it starts and runs better than 30 years ago. We had a neighbour with a similar car, 30 years ago. When left his home early in the morning, I never needed an alarm clock.

[@insideimagery133]

Must've been old style glow plugs, i don't know haha.