Mercedes-Benz W124 - The Car That Simply Would Not Die

[@thelowlychicken]

A wonderful, creative, imagination, these are words I can describe for the work you have put into your new video on the legendary w124. Your channel is going from strength to strength Well done°

[@HLClassics]

Thank you Darren for your continued encouragement and support for our channel!

[@jackisgood9855]

I just bought a 60,000 miles completely original single owner 230e w124. Feel like I’ve found a unicorn I’m so in love with it

[@michaelwhite4076]

Congrats! I bought 200e in this light green colour and green interior a year ago. Still feel delighted) It’s in great condition and also after a single owner before me. So I can fully understand you)

[@MrKAHutch]

I just bought a single owner 93 with 50k yesterday! Looking forward to some fun with this baby.

[@openureyes]

Omg how lucky are you

[@daryldaniels4860]

I'm a 2nd owner of a w124. The gentleman who I bough it from bought it brand new. A paid a pretty penny for it but it came with full service history. Love it.❤️❤️❤️

[@HLClassics]

Lovely. Worth every penny.

[@alvineff]

So damn lucky

[@Savage-wu5bf]

Superb review! I bought my fist car, a W124 300CE, around one year ago and I absolutely love it. The looks, the simplicity of fixing things and not to forget the build quality! Every time I take her out for a drive I can see myself back in the 90s. Too bad its winter in my country, can't wait to take her out of hibernation in spring :)

[@HLClassics]

Pump in some 90s music and it would be such a time capsule!

[@atatexan]

I am the very lucky owner of a Euro-spec C124 300CE-24 Sportline with five-speed Getrag gearbox. The lower ride height, stiffer suspension and quick ratio steering really set this 124 apart as a driver’s grand touring car. It is everything you say in this fine video.

[@irondark9471]

I own a poverty 300e from 1987, cloth seats, no sunroof, electric windows only on front places, 5 speed manual, but what a great car they refuse to die and are great for daily use

[@StratmanII]

Did you say "300E"? That's interesting. In Malaysia where I live, it was possible to find a base model 200E W124 with a manual transmission and no-frills interiors, except for having power windows in front. The W124 models from 260E onwards all came with 4-speed automatic transmissions and all the luxury trimmings. A 300E would have been classified as a high end model and it would have had electric leather seats, faux wood paneling on the dashboard. Locally assembled W124s also don't come with sunroof as we live near the equator, where it's hot and humid all year round. A sunroof costs more and local buyers won't pay for a feature that's useful only in temperate countries. I've seen the odd W124 with a sunroof but they were second hand cars imported from the UK.

[@irondark9471]

@StratmanII yes mine is from 87" imported from Deutschland,In the year my car was manufactured there were no classes yet, my car is a 300 e w124, later called E class and the number would be equivalent to the engine, here in Europe it was an expensive car for the time, it was imported in the 90s and my father got it for free in 2010 we only had to repair it, but even if it doesn't have extras it is a good ship

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

The very antithesis of the stroke-inducing Doug deMuro....subscribed.

[@lggssith7126]

Whatever the newest models of E class can be introduced but the W124 is a "legend" and never fade from it's looks and performance

[@BobBenz55]

Still using my E220/E320 W124 as my daily driver, well over 300K on the clock. Easy to maintain. Love these cars along with my R129 SL500.

[@alvineff]

Great taste

[@buddylucas_8208]

This will be my first car, atleast here in Chile it's not expensive to maintain, so I'm saved, it will be the best first car, I will try to stay with this car a long time :)

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

Good choice.

[@HLClassics]

Good choice!

[@pomazisuttyo]

Excellent choice!

[@Putin-man]

I own W124 E300 1986 petrol with 300k km in europe, and over the years I had to fix many things, except the engine. Oil change once a year and that's it, it drives like a dream.

[@martykey1574]

I have a newer Mercedes but still love my 94 W124 E320 Coupe, the straight six is super smooth compared to the 3.5 V6 on my later E Class, I'll sell my E350 but always keep the W124 3.2 Coupe I absolutely love it.

[@gabrielqchan8124]

Just acquired a 1990 W124 230E (facelift) in original white, and rare Brazil Brown interior. Abandoned by the previous owner for over a year in a sheltered garage, the car needs some work but the interior is generally still in very good condition, and the exterior will require some intensive car spa treatment. I got a 2000 W210 E240 (2.6 V6) before but I still couldn't resist the W124, my childhood dream car.

[@jjlily599]

I didn’t know the brazil brown was rare ?.

[@jjlily599]

I had just purchased a 87 300e I believe I have that same color interior as well but I’m not sure.

[@gabrielqchan8124]

@@jjlily599 I’ve not seen it through my online search and I only found sound old write ups about the color. I guess depending on markets. The one I got was a Germany direct parallel import, not via official importer.

[@yellowjoe.2000]

Just purchased a w124 1994 E500 from Japan. Legendary car. PUMPED and EXCITED.

[@senpaizac4687]

That was an excellent pronunciation of Einspritzanlage my friend! 👌🏻

[@HLClassics]

Thank you! We practiced a few times, glad we nailed it :)

[@mikemagalong3161]

Whenever I get frustrated with my 87 230E's restoration, I just watch this video to ease my mind. Thank you!

[@mikejohn0088]

I have a 1990 300E that looks "new" but age takes its toll and the toll costs $. Be prepared to pay to repair mother time's ailments particularly valve seals and guides which are a common problem. I recently had a choice to take her to the bone yard or take her for a heart transplant. I could not do the former so I sent her to a German auto repair garage 80 miles away (closest which would do the work). It ended costing me $4,800.00 for a valve job, motor mounts, oil pan, and misc. I made the right decision. I saved her from destruction. Purchased it for $2,500.00 and put > $12,000.00 to give her new life. She should now outlast me.

[@kayodeOfaajifajobi]

Such garage is what I'm missing in Nigeria. No doubt, I still do the little I could with my 1991 e230 manual and it turns some heads. 👍

[@pomazisuttyo]

You did the right choice my friend 🤗

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 .. What a beautiful W124 sedan! .. Singing to the choir. . Owner of our uncles '94 C124 E-320 Coupe. .. Goes with me to the grave. .. The coupe is a beauty.

[@johnlucala1532]

I'm starting getting interested on this model...

[@ashterfadgadget817]

Great video! I am lucky to own a UK supplied, 1990 260E with just 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on the clock. The car has a really high spec, is totally immaculate and is a particular favourite of mine. I don't ever see myself selling it.

[@HLClassics]

When kept well, the W124 just keeps on going!

[@okeyobowu]

Mine has done 600,000km

[@woodwind314]

The 260 is the smoothest engine in the W124 line. Lucky to have one with such low mileage! Hopefully not equipped with the automatic climate control (as so many export versions of the 6 cylinder models were) - that sucks even when everything is working, but it WILL give you very costly problems.

[@germaineliew2012]

There's something about these old Mercedes that gives out with its presence that you simply don't get with the new ones. I don't even know how to describe it, other than it really meant something.

[@HLClassics]

It's like comparing a Patek Philippe with the Apple Watch.

[@CarGuyYYZ]

@@HLClassics That is a perfect analogy. I am a salesperson at a Mercedes-Benz dealership and I completely agree with you.

[@tonyvargas368]

I acquired a 1995 A124 in July 2021 and I absolutely love driving it. The car has never been modified and had been relatively well cared for. She did however require mechanical work to get her running perfectly and yes it turned out to be quite expensive. In the end it was worth it as I enjoy driving around Phoenix Arizona with the top down as often as possible. I enjoy driving my A124 just slightly more than I do my new Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

[@HLClassics]

The top down drive in an A124 is splendid. Quite rare to find one here in Malaysia. You'll get back every penny you put in with the sheer enjoyment of your car

[@bigboss-oz2vi]

the best or nothing

[@metubeusercom]

This channel is a game changer

[@HLClassics]

Thanks!

[@kayodeOfaajifajobi]

A beautiful and rugged automobile. I bought mine an e230 five years ago after three previous users. It left the factory in 1991. I am still proud of it, but I wish I can get a better one, possibly a 1995 model with a modern w202 engine.

[@Michael.Chapman]

I’m now in a W211 but I still remember the amazing ride of the 300E W124, today’s cars don’t come close. My W124 retired after 28 years of reliable, elegant service-awesome machines.

[@javichavislove7711]

I own a 91 230 E 5 speed manual gearbox and it’s just perfect... I just came from drive it along 1200 km on secondary roads in Spain and it was.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it worked perfectly, drive it is comfortable, reliable and surprisingly affordable. This car is able to coexist with modern cars easily showing how well designed and built is. LOVE IT!!❤️❤️❤️

[@HLClassics]

With a manual transmission, it may even do better than some modern cars. Splendid!

[@olakehase1848]

Eres español?????

[@javichavislove7711]

@@olakehase1848 Si

[@toekkababy5329]

Own a 300e 3.0 v6 from 1991 manuel,it can reach 100kmh in 2nd gear, 0-100 kmh in 7.9 sec. 495000 on the clock and it looks like it just came out the factory,there is nothing like it

[@Marcevani67]

Javi, vivo en Italia y estoy “pensando” en comprar un 300E, automático, gasolina. Quería preguntarte si los repuestos y sobre todo el mantenimiento de este coche es muy costoso. Siempre me ha gustado este modelo y cómo debo comprar otro coche para mi hija estaba pensando en este para mi t le doy el Hyundai a mi hija. Que opinión me puedes dar sobre todo en el costo de mantenimiento ? Muchas gracias

[@docsaaid2939]

Classic mercedes Benz always had the attention. Germans had the best taste in car world

[@HLClassics]

Great style in those days

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

@@HLClassics Yes.

[@felipeiturreyes3385]

Love your video Pal , nice car and scenarios, great video for and amazing car 👏🇬🇹👌

[@HLClassics]

Thanks you!!

[@ecnirp9197]

after so many w124 me and my dad had,we finaly got a 93 400e yesterday,it's a blast to drive.thanks for the nice video!

[@HLClassics]

Congratulations! Fantastic car you have there

[@ecnirp9197]

Thanks!pls. keep continue posting vids about our beloved benz.😍

[@nkenchington6575]

I have one. It's wonderful. So solid and straight-forward.

[@devourredd]

My 1st Mercedes i bought w124, so much memories of the car with it's longevity and simple mechanically and daily reliable car. I missed the car especially the way door closes, a solid 'thud'. Now currently i owned w210 replacing the w124. Although a bit quieter it's also a daily drive car and reliable if you regular maintain it.

[@HLClassics]

The W210 is dependable if maintained well. But it doesn't have the same feel of the W124. Later model years had the unfortunate privilege of being manufactured during the Chrysler years which didn't do any favours to the W210.

[@devourredd]

@@HLClassics that is true, hence to get at the level of reliability we need to do preventive maintenance on these 20 plus years merc, in my case i own this w210. That is why i missed my w124 bcoz it's simplicity mechanically, i'm also not a fan of that particular ceo which at that time under Chrysler.

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

@@HLClassics You are right.

[@gabrielqchan8124]

I was not a fan of the W210 since its launch, but I acquired one last year (when I saw that it was a not-so-common 2.6 V6 in Malaysia), and I must say, if maintained properly, it's actually a really good drive. I do enjoy the car, sometimes more than my daily drive W204 C200. But I'm excited for my W124 to be ready after some work to be done since I acquired it a few months back.

[@teamangie2051]

You hit the nail on the head. My old drove one playing his Kenny G cassette and now 30 years later I drive one. Except I'm playing music on my MP3/USB deck

[@user-lr2lg6qz4e]

I had an 1987 300E when we moved to Australia in 2009 . Bought it because I was concerned with driving on the other side of the road. Brought a new landrover but kept the W124 while living in OZ, did not ship it back to Canada. Have bought several MB over years but wish I kept the old w124.

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Apt description,my uncle used to own one, w124 230e manual, with steel rim and plastic cover, ...white exterior with beige interior...lovely car...amazing build quality....even my father in law recent sold his 1993 w124 230e auto....

[@HLClassics]

The steelies with hubcaps are very classy.

[@milesvernon1629]

i just bought a perfect condition, stock 95 e320, and i so appreciate how it is in factory condition! appreciate enthusiasts like the previous owners that had so much respect for the original design. I plan to maintain it the same :)

[@olavi_liikanen]

I love this video, love old mercedes quality vehicles, thank you!

[@yagmurcamd]

Unforgettable real car,

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

Yes.

[@ZamdinNourmohammed-mc7rm]

The best from Bruno Sako, this is the best sedan ever prodused.

[@emmanuelkusi7212]

Beautiful presentation !!!!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@HLClassics]

Thanks!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Another wonderful film

[@germanhernandezcarrera5257]

Impressive restoration!!! beautiful colour, much better without "sacco panels". Really like the look with the mug flaps, I would like to buy one alike for my w124 89 300d. Greetings from Uruguay

[@HLClassics]

Greetings from Malaysia! Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated!

[@ronalddean3630]

A beautiful presentation! I drive a 123, and I may need to take a second look at the 124. Thank You!-

[@jesserandall8495]

Im currently driving a 95 E320. I also have a 92 300E 2.6 and a 85 300sd turbo Diesel. Best cars ever.

[@biaritzsiroko6117]

I wish they would produce this model again!!

[@HLClassics]

We too!

[@biaritzsiroko6117]

@@HLClassics They should fire the current CEO immediately I think he is an idiot

[@runebjarnstad1497]

I have 200 e w124 and drive and have its since 2006 my father buy it new in 1993 its have now 140 000 km and vell ,som rust I love my car ,thank you soo much for the video

[@HLClassics]

It would last another 140,000 kms without major issues.

[@brad5150able]

I was lucky. I bought a 1995 E300 diesel with the biodegradable wire harness already replaced. Cheap transportation. I have had for 7 years now. Street tanks, plus the OM606 engine is very reliable. I also had a 1987 OM603 300D. Went to almost 600k. Keeep up with the maintenance.

[@wescobarseason7701]

I own a 1989 300e best car ever

[@huchotaimen]

There was a time when cars were cars. And that time came with the W123, followed by the legendary W124 👌

[@DopeFiend]

W124 is still one of the best looking cars till this day.

[@kjell1448]

Going to buy my first tomorrow, diesel and manuell of course. No rust, but it got the cracks on the controlpanels. A bit pricey thou.. around 4500 usd.

[@yagmurcamd]

Amazing Car,

[@HLClassics]

Yes indeed!

[@tonyharry7613]

Một chiếc xe kinh điển giá trị mà Mercedes đã đem lại cho công chúng vượt mọi thời gian ❤️.Clip hay quá!

[@woodwind314]

Nice. I use a 1990 230E as a daily driver. Owned 3 other W124s. One saved my life in a horrific autobahn crash. But it is NOT perfect. When talking about functionality, or the machine-human interface, its predecessor, the W123 is the unsurpassed pinnacle. Yes, I kind of had them all of the 70/80ies era. W108, W114/115, W123, W126, W124, W201.

[@samfromprague2688]

Tomorrow I am going to bay one w124 E classe , 1994,I hope it's great clean. Belesse.

[@HLClassics]

Best of luck!

[@jimmycarter9099]

I got one after doing all the work I got about 6000 in it total not bad for a legend😊 nice vidio😊

[@wescobarseason7701]

Owner of a 89 300e with 120k miles absolutely the best car that I have ever owned

[@HLClassics]

Amazing!

[@pilot3203]

I have two, the Mercedes Benz W 124 300 E 1988 & W 124 230 E 1993 👍🤗

[@g_levelfunguy8636]

Could you give out one, please?

[@openureyes]

I currently own a bmw 635d absolutely amazing car,but would gladly drive the 124 if I could find one

[@kevinbray9550]

I own the cut down version (aka the 190e). The design brief to Bruno Sacco apparently was to make something that would have a 30 year life. They are beautifully elegant. I would have one in a heartbeat if it fitted in my garage! Btw - yes the silver star good emblem is an excellent make do gunsight for imaginary straffing of dawdlers !

[@HLClassics]

The 190 E is a highly competent car, rally ready by design.

[@woodwind314]

Cut down version? The W201 (190E) precedes the W124. In essence, the W124 is the scaled-up version of the W201!

[@paramtrx9558]

Thx! I enjoyed that

[@rorybailey3279]

How calming is the voice

[@HLClassics]

Thanks!

[@daniilbondar7895]

thanks for that great movie!

[@Weaple01]

Back then when Mercedes was THE best… sadly nowadays nothing of their lineup holds up to the big three

[@christianwc9458]

When I drive other cars without the hood ornament, it's definately not as easy to determine distance from front bumper to obstacles e.g. while parking or slow moving traffic.

[@gtpicasso4794]

Felt asleep listening to the narrative voice soothing asf nice car tho

[@HLClassics]

Glad we could help our viewers get some much needed ZZZs :)

[@jimmycole]

this is the video I watch when I can't sleep at night

[@yagmurcamd]

The only car that is more durable than the W140.

[@matt2565]

I have a 1987 300D and restored it but the body has rust on jack points and i need a front fender since it dented!

[@samaramer6809]

Beautiful car

[@paulconnelly4679]

Most people cannot accurately guess the year of my 1995 E320 cabriolet- but all agree that the rear quarter view is super sexy with the top down!

[@HLClassics]

The A124 was the last convertible based on the E-Class platform for quite awhile, and it certainly has good proportions in the coupe and cabriolet variants.

[@1aikane]

They were very well made. But the regular maintenance costs are significant

[@DoraeMon-kv8zm]

I wish Mercedes produce again this model but upgrade the interior specs.

[@christianleroy1329]

i owned a w124 200d,2litre diesel no turbo 0 to 60 in 17 secs,but what a car ,you just drove it different,top speed 1000 mph, but it would cruise at 75 mph at 40 mph,and would out live a tortoise

[@HLClassics]

Not sure about 1000 mph 😱

[@projektm323]

I own the same one and I love it. Slow 2.0Diesel but absolutelly a real "Star". Greetings from Poland. 👍

[@TockaMea]

Cars created by engineers!. I own a 95 e320 and a 98 w140. Both balck/black, truely great cars. They look like brothers. But i mainly drive the 124 (Probably mostly due to better gas mileage and reliability with the 3.2 vs the V8 on the 140)

[@HLClassics]

They may look alike, but they drive very differently.

[@honguenloh4612]

Hi! Saw u driving the sl a few days back around bangsar…:)

[@HLClassics]

Top up or down? :)

[@justedd96]

Probably will be my first car..

[@javibruno3273]

Mi coche de uso a diario desde 1989 es el 300 CE SPORTLINE. EL W124 es el coche perfecto.

[@raym7441]

Well Done!

[@STSTV94]

Just did 450 miles in mine, I got it valentines day for $1500.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I remember doing exactly that as a child, eliminating imaginary target through that MB 'cross hairs' on the bonnet LOL

[@adhitiyalesmana7658]

I'm proud to have ones

[@g_levelfunguy8636]

Nice car

[@GameWithTonyYT]

I see mudguards on the car. But were the originally there ot placed afterwards ?

[@Tdub916]

I love the w124, but I love the pre faceclift w210s more, no head issues, no twin cams. A simple e430 or e55 poops on the predecessor in my opinion

[@ahmedriyazhaniff2420]

Beautiful video . Tempting me to go buy one.

[@justdegleria7652]

0:00 beautiful intro

[@nehuge]

Wonder how many of the 2.5M are on the roads still

[@costaromani6873]

Mine is 250D with turbo om602 engine, is ok this engine?

[@tnyamwanza]

Design follows function concept

[@graphene1487]

audio recorded in the smallest room with a blanket and hot chocolate

[@HLClassics]

Mmmm... So cosy. Just missing the crackle of a fireplace.

[@ryanarundel2557]

Today I noticed my odometer on my 94 E320 345,345 miles. Still going strong! Still getting looks all day long with the two tone green W124. I only drive Mercedes Classics for a reason. Newer cars look like trash and won't live long. On average we dispose of cars now after what, 100,000 miles. Save the old Benzes gas or diesel. The W124 is worth the restoration.

[@atos.nympha3451]

Am restoring mine

[@BillSpillane]

I own a 230e w124 1987 done 200k one owner for sale great condition. NZ new.

[@jesseluvbuckets]

Great video good jokes

[@ezwanch]

Kereta terakhir arwah abah model e200

[@urielgotkicks7459]

Im confused some plz explain i love mercedes I own a 300E but is it the same thing as a w124? 🤔

[@alvineff]

Yes its was W124

[@runebjarnstad1497]

perfeck tank you sso micch

[@WisemanButhelezi-b5r]

We call it envelope in South Africa...best benz w124

[@thegreenviking1422]

Still drive my W124 daily. :)

[@HLClassics]

As it should be!