1989 Mercedes Benz 230CE W124 Coupe (C124) Review

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1989 Mercedes Benz 230CE (C124) Review, Walkaround, Tour, and Test Drive
First released in 1987 and sold until 1996 (officially the E Class starting in 1994), the C124 Coupe is the coupe version of Mercedes Benz's tried and tested W124 sedan. It C124 retained all the smoothness, and comforts of its sedan counterpart, while exuding a sense of luxury and sportiness at the same time with its sleek roof line, pillar-less B section, and shortened wheelbase.It came with engines ranging from the 2.0L M102 carbureted I4 with 107 horsepower to the 3.2L M104 fuel injected I6 with 228hp.
This particular one we're testing out today is the mid spec 230CE with a 2.3L M102 engine with 130hp/132PS, and 197Nm torque that while isn't particularly fast, still retains the comfort and elegance that you seek.
Mercedes Benz 230CE C124 pre-facelift Model
1st generation Mercedes Benz E Class W124 Coupe/C124 body
Pre-E-Class model
MY: 1987 - 1996
2.3L M102.982 I4 engine
132PS, 197Nm torque
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Exterior
02:47 - Trunk
03:32 - Odd Side Mirror
04:05 - Engine
05:46 - Interior
12:12 - Test Drive

[@im_crusty_two]

Still one of the nicest looking Benz models. Perfect proportions and size. The operation of the mono wiper and side windows is truly unique.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Agree with you on that :)

[@flymnl]

This was actually my dream car when I was a kid, I still love the car.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Still is great. You should get one hehe

[@XV4R3X]

Same for me and i got one this summer 😍 1988

[@KyleLiongCars]

Perfect choice

[@The_Edgarodriguez]

As a content creator and Mercedes Lover, this is an absolutely outstanding video. Congrats.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks man! Glad you liked it

[@Carspiration]

Thank you for the review on my 230ce bro! Really enjoyed it.

[@KyleLiongCars]

My pleasure. Thanks for lending me your car

[@JerryJr.V]

Sir! If I may ask about the specifications of your air intake? Did you have to make custom tubes? Cut anything to fit the air filter? I have a 230e sedan, and the air intake tubes are damaged, looking into replacing it with something similar, no matter what the purists say, a better, cleaner intake is a better running engine after all Thank you 😁

[@Carspiration]

@@JerryJr.V hello! Its from k&n! Yes i had to make custom tubes specifically for the intake in order for it to fit properly 😊

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

@_Carspiration_• Where did you have this restored? Alex Restoration?

[@juancarlosgarcia5832]

I own a 1989 230E sedan with Manual transmisión. Couple of weeks ago a had a 1989, automatic 300CE North American Specification. The acceleration for 0-60 km/h might be a little better for the 230 due to the sluggish auto box. Indeed they are not fast cars but fairly sufficient.

[@homeboy144]

regarding the Hoodstar: You get them with the sedans in "none sport" Trims and never again in coupes and convertibles after this one...just like in SUVs. CLS is the only exception to "sedan" as counted as a coupe

[@adrleo]

Another great review content Kyle! It's call the "frameless" door frame. This '89 230E has been "face-lifted" all round but the headlights remained the pre-facelifted version. The extra CAI serves little purpose unless it replaces the entire air filter component which seemed an extra effort for a non-injection engine. When start up the seat belt should be pushed out which is called the "butler" for easy reach for both front passengers. The chrome rings are all aftermarket both for the meters and air conditioning dials. The higher model such as the 300 or 320CE all comes with back head rest. Nonetheless it's a great rebuild and glad to see that the Phillipines are also into restoring young timers and classics into their former glory! p/s: about the sunroof, for imported models most comes with it and it can only slide open with tilt function but not the glass version for that era.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks for that detailed analysis! Yes, we do try to restore as much beauties as we can here. They're getting rarer and rarer nowadays :D

[@Andre-nx5xl]

ah! I begun to think I remembered the glass-sunroof, from my first imported model, wrong! I kinda miss that one on my coup cuz I liked it :)

[@mari0b036]

17 year old girl here… been getting into cars lately, and other than a Ford Capri 1600 gt, mustang ‘73, (and ofc a Ferrari 488 spider), this is definitely my dream car! And the most realistic one tbh😅

[@KyleLiongCars]

Go for it! These are good

[@montazownianr1]

Cool, You seems to be great girl, I hope Your wish will come true.

[@mari0b036]

@@montazownianr1 thank u!!

[@raulmartinez5511]

Awesome video and review, I really enjoyed it, cheers!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@sebastiangehteuchnixan42]

I'm also interested in a 124 its just a timelessly beautiful coupé. Keep it up, nice review, was fun to watch !

[@KyleLiongCars]

Glad you enjoyed it! A couple more classic Euros soon

[@stevenkelby2169]

Tik tala ooh! Love your channel 👍 🍻

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks!

[@timshapcott8556]

With the 235 x 40 x 18 's did you have to modify the fenders and suspension........what is the wheel offset please....

[@philipplamenov8649]

Great video and great car!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@87mhd]

Really good video, thank you

[@KyleLiongCars]

Glad you liked it!

[@kaushikpuranam9094]

FYI the colour code of this car is 192 . Name - anthracite grey

[@nolanclements3587]

Can’t wait!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Hope you like it

[@zafirnaseem578]

Kyle, I think you are hiding your chicken torture chamber from us.

[@KyleLiongCars]

AHAHAHA

[@gerryreggea]

Nice review mate just got one after coming from an E34

[@KyleLiongCars]

Good choice!

[@firasmuhammadhidayat9009]

Amazing pare!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks!

[@jasondeleon2457]

First comment after premiere for today? Is it just me or is that third person pov (seeing the vehicle from the outside moving) during the test drive something new? Cool!!! Keep it up.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks!! I’ve done it in the Lexus LS, Mercedes SL R129, and the W126

[@paolonepomuceno3571]

Nice c124! Great review also. May I also know about the finish of the bumpers and claddings? Im about to repaint my 124. Will I use the same color code body and lower/bumpers? Thanks bro!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! Not sure on that. You can check out the owner’s channel Carspiration and comment on his vlogs there for more info

[@garoglasser]

Thanks for the information you presented it very well keeping it interesting all the way true the production. I look forward to other reviews in the future so it’s a definite like and subscribe from me. Thanks Tom

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks!!!

[@michelemmerechts5596]

Very good and precise.....!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

Nice review

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

@@KyleLiongCars your welcome

[@MDoVk]

A very nice review! Just about to begin building my 124. Can you tell me the exact model of these rims? All I know is that its R18 AMG, but I've seen a few versions of it, thus would be nice to know exactly. Thanks!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Just say AMG Monoblock 2 :)

[@raycroal]

AMG style 2

[@tariqtvproductions]

Beautiful car!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Agree

[@93BH]

You can use a blank plate cover which you can DIY with white cardboard and magnets/top hooks. It could save your time blurring the plate. Only when hard-parked, not while driving on a public road. P.S. I already saw uncensored in this vid thumbnail. ;)

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yes great idea! The owner later told me that it’s ok to show the plate haha so I decided not to blur the thumbnail anymore. He also made a video on the car btw hehe you can check his channel out. It’s in the description :)

[@fasteddy07]

Another home run!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@kevinhowlett4097]

...and if you pull out the seat adjustment knob, it adjusts the headrest.... did you mention the self cleaning rear lights?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Oh wow no way.... that's amazing. I've had a couple of 124s in the past and never knew of this feature

[@KyleLiongCars]

Self cleaning rear lights meaning the ridged design?

[@kevinhowlett4097]

@@KyleLiongCars Yes....

[@yoobruv9110]

Nice review. I am watching from Spain. Which one would you recommend between w124 M111 and w210 M111

[@KyleLiongCars]

W124 for collection, W210 for daily

[@yoobruv9110]

@@KyleLiongCars Does w210 m111 drive and perform better?

[@ahmedshinko5142]

65000 km!!!!Son this is a new car!!

[@KyleLiongCars]

It's still pretty low, yes :D

[@joaquinfranco9012]

That’s a pristine looking Sentra B13! 13:41.

[@KyleLiongCars]

I think it looks better in the video than in person hahaha! For my mix of rare and normal cars, I have a video on a decent B14 coming soon

[@kuoseis]

What were those headlights? Im buying a w124 pre facelift and I fancy those lights more than the original.

[@KyleLiongCars]

I think they're Hella brand

[@martinsvensson6884]

Those headlights are the original.... everywhere except the US :)

[@hail17x]

Seen your video for literally 5 times i had a question can we convert sedan w124 to coupe?

[@KyleLiongCars]

No haha

[@Barry_Blaak]

Why would you even do that bro 😂😂

[@kevinhowlett4097]

The rear view mirrors also slide backwards when they are dropped down and swung sideways.

[@KyleLiongCars]

What? Could you please explain further? I don't get the idea haha

[@kevinhowlett4097]

@@KyleLiongCars sorry... sun visors....

[@KyleLiongCars]

Oh haha I see

[@thesoulengine]

cant find a coupe w124 in usa is it that rare or is it not sold here>?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Eh? I think there’s a bunch for sale there

[@s_class7027]

I've had two, they are perfect cars.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Both 230CE?

[@s_class7027]

@@KyleLiongCars yes.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Oh nice. Where are they now?

[@s_class7027]

@@KyleLiongCars sold one to my bro 15 years ago and the other was stolen 12 years ago. It had the same wheels as in your review.

[@KyleLiongCars]

@@s_class7027 Oh that's so sad to hear with the stolen one :( Is the one you sold to your brother still in good condition?

[@martinpenchev6003]

Hi, tire size?

[@KyleLiongCars]

They’re mentioned in the video

[@ericolsen67vw]

What a car!!!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Looks great doesn’t it

[@korsez]

Is there a phone in this coupe? Have you tried to put a sim card in it?

[@KyleLiongCars]

No phone

[@kaushikpuranam9094]

Nice video .loved it .., is this Color called anthracite grey? If not can you let me know the colour name..thanks in advance …I will get my 124 painted

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! Yep it’s anthracite grey :)

[@kaushikpuranam9094]

@@KyleLiongCars thank you ! Am getting this done

[@KyleLiongCars]

Good luck with the repaint :))

[@a103192]

not to sound crazy but good shit u did trunk early in vid. im always wanting to see wat my opps will see wen im leaving them in the dust! on the track of course lol

[@KyleLiongCars]

Hahaha

[@paoloh.pabilonia8395]

Hello my friend seriously considering getting this car, how’s the maintenance? Could i just bring it to casa of mercedes for PMS? I’m from manila aswell, many thanks!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Not sure if they still accept…. I think they still should. There are many other specialty shops that service these though

[@paoloh.pabilonia8395]

@@KyleLiongCars i see, would you happen to know any of them? Thanks again bro!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Sunshine Motors in QC :)

[@paoloh.pabilonia8395]

@@KyleLiongCars cheers bro all the best!

[@cas888]

wtf is up with the chickens dawg

[@KyleLiongCars]

Too much of them

[@gamma3530]

I have one and im looking for spare parts and shop for restoration.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Here in the Philippines?

[@gamma3530]

@@KyleLiongCars Malaysia bro.

[@sirroundsound9104]

Yeah the mirrors are dumb. Awesome car tho. I love mine

[@KyleLiongCars]

yes they are hahaha

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

My summary on this car. *Insert patcha meme

[@KyleLiongCars]

What is patcha?

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

@@KyleLiongCars ohh the character from Disney's Emperor's New Groove

[@KyleLiongCars]

Never seen that haha sorry 😅😅

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

@@KyleLiongCars You can search patcha meme and that's my reaction

[@KyleLiongCars]

Sige haha

[@rezamirzaee8094]

Price?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Not for sale

[@dieterschimanski2135]

Schönes Coupé, aber elektrische Fensterheber nur vorne oder nur Beifahrerseite Außenspiegel elektrisch ? Für so ein schönes Coupé ein Witz.

[@mohnissh5435]

My god the chickens please shut

[@KyleLiongCars]

Can't help it :(

[@hubalahu]

Oh yeah I'd pick a 300 anytime

[@KyleLiongCars]

Ever driven them? How different are they from the 230 for the coupes?

[@kpraz]

rear glass is a pain to look for

[@KyleLiongCars]

It is what it is :(

[@Sam-lg9fx]

Am I watching Doug?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Hope not?

[@koenvanzoggel3731]

Its coupè… coupÈ!!!!

[@mattsee45]

When will be getting a non-Benz review? Not that I don't like them ofc

[@KyleLiongCars]

Next week is a totally different car :) You may follow me on IG to know what car it is hehe @kyle.liong

[@fa6151]

I owned 300ce.. It is sweet little machine. 320 and 400 is better.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep but they sell for way more haha! Lovely cars though

[@fa6151]

@@KyleLiongCars it depends on the country culture

[@KyleLiongCars]

Agree

[@0jiHxx]

😷😷😷

[@matiasconti6762]

Cucucu-cu..

[@KyleLiongCars]

Chicken

[@TheDiecastFanatic]

Nice video. But why u filming in a chicken farm lmao

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks haha

[@alexbergmann2817]

garbage of engine it has only 8 valves I had similar 200E. I switched to BMW straight six engines with 24 valves

[@KyleLiongCars]

Congrats then :D

[@alexbergmann2817]

@@KyleLiongCars anyway,thats a nice looking car and all that but outdated engine. I had later a W140 S500 with V8 engine, thats something different, in second gear 140 km/h,in third 200 km/h I had BMW E39 523i with 2500ccm 6 cilinder engine,24 valves, fuel consumption was just 7 liters on 120 kmh, comparing with Mercedes C280 from 1995. which consumed 8.5 liters on 120 kmh. Now Im driving a Mercedes E210 320 CDi Avantgarde with 197 Hp 6 cilinder engine 24 valves, it drives very good but fuel consumption in the city 11 liters, open road 6-8 liters . I would like to have now E55AMG from W211 with kompressor

[@HIOP0]

SMASH THE BUTTON, WHAT AGE ARE YOU...SEVEN AND A HALF?.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Actually, seven and three quarters, my good sir

[@HIOP0]

@@KyleLiongCars TWO THINGS FROM THAT... IT WASN'T DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE YOUR MENTAL CAPACITY AND GOOD THAT YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR LIMITATIONS.