The W124 Mercedes-Benz cars like this 1995 E320 sedan are the last great German-engineered Benzes

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[@johnhoban5964]

I own a 1995 E320 and the current odometer reading is 412,000 miles. I had the car repaintrd in 2014 and every minute rust area was repaired. I replaced the transmission recently with a factory transmission. The car still runs as good as it has since I purchased it in 2000 with 67k on it. One of the besr cars that I have owned.

[@nikolasgunadi765]

90s-00s Benzes last a lifetime when taken care of. And then Turbos killed that

[@nikolasgunadi765]

And by 00 benzes i mean mostly the 210 E class and ML

[@nikolasgunadi765]

By lifetime i mean 20 years or so

[@yves3560]

@@nikolasgunadi765 Not the W124 250 turbodiesel, that engine is undestructable. Later models... well we know what crap that was by now.

[@Hippiekinkster]

@kosmosleha - Depends on the style... I have a '94 E320 Cabrio and some parts are exceedingly difficult to source. The sedans and wagons are likely easier. Some parts are "running dog capitalist lackey" priced. If MB would "open source" the engineering specs, it would probably be cheaper to 3D print some parts.

[@Jeffsvr]

This is pure nostalgia! I had one W124 in 1989 as new, and this looks like it came from the factory. It is so easy to handle, so easy to maintain and so fun on the roads, turns on a dime. I remember all of the hieroglyphics and the feel of it, even the smell. Thank you showing this astonishing well care Mercedes. If I lived in the US, I'd buy it right away. The person who buys this car, WILL NEVER be disappointed.

[@xro1589]

Mine went for 500000 km, with no major mechanical intervention... Best car I ever had.

[@jobskinner833]

😲

[@solid1378]

The W124 was noted to have the stiffest chassis of any production car ever at 66MHz. My mother owned one of these back then and I got to drive it often. It was a fantastic car. It's a Mercedes when Benzes were Benz and not the crap they are turning out now.

[@yogavnture1]

I AGREE A VERY TIGHT CAR ESPECIALLY FOR 1995

[@Wasabi9111]

My mom had a 1992 300e and 30 yrs later she still says it’s the best car she ever had. I actually learned how to drive in that car, which was not a good idea as it spoiled me to expect all cars are supposed to drive like that car.

[@Wasabi9111]

Also to add. My moms 300e made such an impression that I later bought a 2008 e 550. It was an awesome car - but the newer e classes just didn’t have the same feel as the w124

[@captainhindsight8604]

Martin brundle called it the finest rwd chassis ever made

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

these days everyone can afford a Mercedes, its no longer an exclusive brand. Its what happened to Cadillac back in the 70s, exact same scenario.

[@solidsneaker5509]

Man, I could listen to you talking about this car for hours and hours and hours. Thank you so much for reviewing. I really enjoyed! Greetings from Germany!

[@jancarlson2165]

My son just bought a 1995 E320 with 90k on it for 2500.00. The lady bought it brand new in Atlanta in 1995 then took it down to Palm City for many years. It sat in the sun so very oxidized. A truck driver brown down in her city so he bought this car, drove it up to Michigan where another owner had it for a while, and sat a bit. She's still working great though! The emblem was missing on the car so that's the 1st thing he bought. We have a friend who works on these and BMWs so it will be getting a tune up very soon. Ty for sharing!!

[@MrRjnr]

update? 😀

[@gabrielleh0305]

My grandfather bought this car from his neighbor as a gift for me and I've been loving it ever since. The neighbor never drove it and kept it in his garage for years.

[@thefreshprinceofheaven]

He's a legend

[@atos.nympha3451]

The most reliable of all the Mercedes

[@Kauffman578]

Money pit?

[@shoyamauchi702]

And the previous one

[@vongtaing6059]

Are you sure about that? My 94 E320 is not moving backward ,it only going forward, and it might need a head gasket sooner.

[@RemcoStoutjesdijk]

@@vongtaing6059 Most cars that vintage have been in a graveyard for at least a decade.

[@smokesgtp]

That's like the least odoriferous terd

[@markhoustonautos4697]

Beautiful W124 Bill. A timeless classic that should only appreciate in value.

[@PHelsing]

and they did i just saw one in Germany (2 door 3L manual )80.000 Km go for 18.000 euros. Move that beauty to the US, and you can add 10k and people will still buy it

[@apexseal2811]

My God this car has aged very well. It really looks almost brand new, absolutely mint condition! I think the W124 chassis was one of the best designs from Mercedes-Benz. Still making very well equipped vehicles, decent power figures and very reliable if well maintained throughout its lifespan, which can be very long indeed. This is almost a museum piece! I bet someone who can time-travel from the 1990's to the present will confuse this example with one that just came straight out of the factory. My father had some years ago a W124 300CE-24 Valve convertible with a manual transmission. Only 40.000kms (25.000 miles), but had to sell it because it needed quite a few things regarding maintenance for having sat a really long time in a garage and needed the money to make some repairs in the house. Still had the factory tyres and had that real leather Mercedes-Benz scent!

[@prestigeplays5115]

Love the W124. I myself have a '96 Mercedes-Benz E320 with manual transmission and only has 16K miles on it 😊

[@prestigeplays5115]

@@curiouscars9282 Here's my car. Feel free to have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGbYqnaQqZ6tabc

[@S1lverArr0w]

Do you know the part number for the gearbox itself?? I never knew they did 320s with manual boxes, only the 280s. I have a C280 with the 5 speed manual box

[@LovemeAquarius]

16K ? , wow......

[@Supralog_GTM]

there are a lot of Mercedes W124 E320 with manual transmission in Indonesia

[@S1lverArr0w]

@@Supralog_GTM I might need to go to Indonesia then lol😂

[@joebutlersnr7017]

I have the coupe version , I can get immense pleasure from just looking at it , but driving it is just brilliant.

[@Rimrock300]

Few are aware of the Mercedes actually had the outer design about finished already somewhere around in 1978-1980. Then naturally some years of technical development and testing naturally before put on the marked in the mid 80's. So my 124 is a 40 year old design, and it actually still blends in quite well in in today's traffic, I have a grey metallic color, the facelift bonnet and changed the orange markers with white ones. I so love the design and I'm proud of driving a 23 year old car every day to work. My '95 300D have cost me around 1000 usd a year in parts and repair the last 10 years, with me doing 80% of the service myself. that naturally saves me a lot. Planning to give it a good upgrade with new coat of paint within 5 years, she deserves it.

[@chuckhpnwx]

I am still driving a 1993 300D. These are tough cars and wonderful drivers.

[@zakmoon7065]

The old ones are the best and this car is absolutely spotless

[@bibihubsi]

Sound of that machine is actually great!

[@DarrenPersad]

As much as I do like (some) modern Mercedes vehicles (I commute in a C300), these classic Benz cars are absolutely, without question, leagues better in quality and luxury than anything they’re putting out now. Yeah, the technology and performance may not be up to par with modern standards, but the pure solidity, simplicity, and reliability is outstanding. This conveys such a subtle sense of luxury that modern luxury cars simply cannot replicate, and the experience is just unrivaled by anything modern. Sophistication is defined by these cars, and it really is something else. I definitely need another classic Benz in my life at some point!

[@akishot6735]

Do it!

[@DarrenPersad]

Oh, you know it! I definitely will, at some point!

[@michaelschneider-]

@Darren Persad . .. Well said. .. The E-Class and 300E vehicles have the character of quality, top-shelf engineering, crashworthy and luxury all rolled up. .. Our MY94 E-Class 320 coupe is the preferred long distance "Road trip" cruiser. .. ATL to Vail is about 1,500mi. .. Crossing all-day long Kansas at 85-90mph was never more relaxing.

[@dontberudedude]

I just got this same exact car that's in good condition but not as nice as the one in the video. It has a 196k miles on it but still drives great. I absolutely love it!

[@nikolasgunadi765]

Do it man. Make it a weekend driver!

[@MikeLoveBuns]

In SD owned 1995 M Benz E 300 Diesel , great 👍 road vehicle 🚗! 😀🚙😘 Mike from Missouri

[@newtonraymond77]

I still miss my 95 S320 that car never aged

[@DeenDesperado]

My '94 w124 E280 (3L engine) has clocked 310,000 miles and is still pretty much my daily driver to this very day. What a car.

[@chiefdenis]

Not being a dick, but I'm pretty sure the e280 was a 2.8L engine

[@DeenDesperado]

@@chiefdenis Ya I know that would make perfect sense but no, it's 3L all right.

[@chiefdenis]

@@DeenDesperado lol, i remember there were some 3.0L m103 with the twin cam head (mostly CEs), i never knew if they were badged 280 though. Besides the rare 3.6L, most m104s were 2.8L and 3.2L, like m103s were 2.6L and 3.0L, your vehicle is a rare one

[@DeenDesperado]

@@chiefdenis I live in Malaysia and here quite a number of w124 E280 built in the early 90s have the 3L engine (the black engine as my mechanic calls it). The particular model is sort of a special edition and called the "masterpiece" around this region. Anyway the car was passed down to me from my old man over a decade ago and like I said, it's been my daily driver ever since.

[@chiefdenis]

@@DeenDesperado real nice, seems you guys got a lot of them over there. I also had an 88 300e i got from my old man, till november 2018, it was at over 450k kms and extremely reliable when i let it go, brilliant automobile, definitely getting another one in the future

[@judehshakur8058]

Im in love with this model w124 I have 93 E200

[@michaelschneider-]

@Judeh Shakur . +1 .. An uncle's hand-me-down '94 E320 Coupe is our daily driver car. . It's like new, varooom.

[@vdobrovo]

This is My favourite car !!! My first car was 1986 W124... Maybe I should contact Bill))))))

[@klaas1961]

over here in the netherlands europe they are becoming rare to find.last week i spoke to a guy who bought an 320 brandnew in 1992 and still drives it. it had 423000 km on it and it was almost the same condition like this beauty. a good one over here goes for €10000-15000 . over the years i had the pleasure to be a passenger in three of these.bill tells it just the way it is.

[@ggmwaura]

I own the same model. Its a 1994 W124 and spotlessly clean. One of the best cars i have ever driven. Very stable and comfy!

[@VentureAHighway]

*This is probably my favorite MB In the last 30 years*

[@deheerKelder]

Finally a W124!! Love your videos Bill!

[@hammerobx8196]

Beautiful example of the W124. I have a 95 E320 cabriolet as my daily driver. Turned over to 110,000 miles this week. I notice this one does not have the headlamp wipers and I like that look. I may remove mine and put in solid inserts under the glass lamps to improve its sleekness even more! Your videos are the best!

[@michaelschneider-]

@HammerOBX .. IIRC the headlight washers were part of an option group,, which included the 2-position memory driver's seat. .. Bill's MY95 E 320 sedan has neither.

[@cherkas009]

I got the wipers for the headlights on my e300 95 diesel and it's really hard to find on any 95 eClass

[@Hippiekinkster]

I've got 197, 780 on my '94 Cabrio. Starting to use a bit of oil, but nothing serious. That straight 6 engine will need a timing chain at 250k, but I'll be gone by then. I'm slowly starting to customize it. So far I've put some nice scratches and dents in it, and a cracked bumper... looks good! lol Seriously, though... it's triple black, so I've got a black front hood emblem and black hub inserts on order. No "E320" or "4MATIC" on the trunk. I'm going to put paper-thin self-adhesive veneer over the wood trim; something exotic. Replace the aluminum strips on the chassis door opening with copper. Possibly do the exterior trim in copper later, as funds and motivation permit. Put some cameras in it. Maybe do a "tie-dye" wind screen. Get some 4-sided "D&D" type fuzzy dice. And upgrade the sound system so I can drown out that horrible urban pop garbage with some respectable MC5 and Blue Cheer!

[@marcellodaniel6968]

I have a w124 E280 93` as a daily driver, best cars ever!

[@spyhunter6411]

I may be inheriting one of these soon. Less than 100k miles, garage kept, learned to drive on it back in the day.

[@augustusrobicheaux5160]

Actually planning on getting a W124 as my first car, and I'm really happy to hear such good things about it!

[@yves3560]

I have a 93 250 turbo diesel, still driving it daily. Never let me down. Has an incredible +600.000 kms and sleeps outside in our not so good climate. That takes it´s toll, lots of rust at the bottom, my fault thought, I sprayed the underside with bottom coating over a decade ago without properly repairing rusty spots first. Been taken care of as we speak for my aim is one million kilometers :) This cars has really all I need, and it has some features even today´s cars don´t have sometimes, like not only heated screenwasher reservoir, but also electricaly heated spray nozzles, and that since it´s first production year 1986 ! Nuts.. Not to forget I overtake basically every car in turns, the thing is just glued to the ground and drifts on demand, no traction control spoils the fun here :)

[@felipevagli7830]

Wow! A dream! A jewel! If I lived there in U.S...

[@Alitheexplorer1]

I picked up a 1988 300e a few months ago with 80,000 kms on it!

[@papiculo3070]

The bullet proof Benz... what a beautiful automobile, although you are missing the telephone.

[@michaelschneider-]

@Danny Galvan .. Our w124 '94 E320 Coupe has the optional telephone - too bad it's analog. . Not much use in a 2021 digital world.

[@leonithasani5440]

The BEST or nothing ! cant be said different

[@neoxmagma4772]

Gotta admit one of the best cars , i had a w124 d250 for the three years and sold it what a machine from mercedes benz

[@stevenwreyford4570]

Such a relief, Richard is not crying! Great car

[@ChristopheZ]

I have a 1993 400E ( V8), and I also live in FL... :) ;)

[@Tahvyy]

WOW 🤩 and 43,000 miles 😳

[@enesalkovicguitar]

W124 250D is daily driver for last 11 years in my family and will be mine daily for many years to come... Would like to get E320, 400E, E420, 500E or E500 in future... Actually would like to get every 124 model, but that is kinda hard to find and service haha

[@shankarbalan3813]

The new Mercs are full of electronic gizmos and all sorts of bunk. None of them feel near as good as the old 1990’s ones. That was a time when Merc really did live up to its reputation of being the “Most Well Engineered Car” in the World....

[@umangmankar6830]

18:30-18:50 nicely said... sweet blades...

[@arttafil6792]

I love your videos! I’m in the process of purchasing an 1995 W124 E320.

[@p.newsman]

WOW, this is just an awesome car with nice trim and in top condition! Had the 300E (straight six) 1991 and regretted its sale - never ever found one again with full equipment list... your wood trim is called "Zebrano" - the really best!

[@joelstatosky1817]

It's probably on of Mercedes most popular sedan besides the s class and even then s class fans get divided on which generation is best. However most people you ask will agree, this is one of if not the best Mercedes Benz sedans ever.

[@TheSavateur]

1989 300e... the best car I ever owned... simplicity at its best

[@Scrapez-un3xj]

Love these videos

[@jamesslin1217ify]

This W124 E320 is beautiful. I have the same one in Taiwan, too. If I were in the US, I will buy it.

[@hotmautama1268]

Is it really realible and not many issues?

[@jamesslin1217ify]

@@hotmautama1268 yes! Its reliability is high. Especially there are not too many electronic parts in it, which means that you won't spend too much money in electronic parts in the future.

[@SanjeewaMarasinghe]

Love this video. I owned an identical E320 in Dubai and enjoyed every bit of it. A Saudi man bought it from me with some extra cash. He needed it so badly and drove it all the way to Saudi from Dubai

[@LulaRoberts]

I enjoyed this video. It was very informative on this MB.

[@alexviti5661]

I own a 1999 E320 4matic. Best car I ever had!!

[@jetstream454]

Also recirculating ball is mainly good for taking away the road feel to make the driver feel at ease, and of course that substantial vault feeling.

[@mercow1242]

İ own a W124 E200. Amazing car even with 2.0liter gasoline engine. Keep it at good condition.

[@pjazzz353]

I still have one in Black really great car. I drive mainly here in summer in the Northwest. I do the oil change myself. Did not have any problem at all. Love this car.

[@walterstrahota2956]

Beautiful car and great video!

[@williamstuart368]

I have a 1995 Special Edition E 320 sitting in my driveway. It's got 141,000 miles on it...but has been garage kept most of its life and I enjoy it every day.

[@binatariwilliams2414]

Do you still have it & would you want to sell?

[@brunosepe44]

What was added to the limited edition that wasn't on a regular E320 ?

[@williamstuart368]

@@brunosepe44 Answers I've seen have varied, but I think it included different wheels, stainless steel door saddles, and I think the color may have something to do with the Special Edition; mine is Emerald Green. It also has the hand-free, built in car phone...common today but pretty rare in 1995.

[@brunosepe44]

@@williamstuart368 Thanks for info....seams like e320 are getting harder to find in good shape? What is the going price range ? Thanks

[@williamstuart368]

@@brunosepe44 I'm in Northern NJ. Prices I've seen range from $1,500-$2,000 for a fairly beat up W124 up to $10,000 for a pristine sedan and up to $25,000 or so for a really nice convertible. If I had $20,000 or so, I'd buy the matching W124 convertible in Emerald Green to match my sedan.

[@karlopuma170]

I love my w201 2.3 16v. Something about the build quality on this generation of mercs. A c124 or a w124 is next on the want to own list. Had a 300D once, but it was worn with 450000 miles on it. Id like a low milage diesel one day. Great video.

[@originaldelta]

Had the same car,same color same condition, got hit in the rear end by a Dodge ram on the interstate in Georgia, totalled. Nice car, good pull, the ride at hwy cruising speed is solid, but needs more oomph compared to the V8 e420. Solid build,expensive to fix,I had no major work done besides all shocks,coils,radiator and hoses, water pump. Harness was good.These cars regularly run hot though so beware. Had for 8years,good times.

[@trendyone30]

2019 and i am still in searching for this car to buy!!!!!

[@yogavnture1]

i have one of these . same color 1994..........loaded.......65k miles on it. garaged

[@yogavnture1]

i have one i will sell you same color 1994. 65k miles . loaded

[@MKhan-uf4vz]

@@yogavnture1 sir one the best car Mercedes ever built bro love from pakistan plz share pics of ur car

[@MKhan-uf4vz]

Me too

[@yves3560]

Watch out for rust at the bottom, especially rear suspension cradle !!!

[@MKhan-uf4vz]

I watch this 124 video daily if it was in my country i would have bought it

[@sprajt77]

my w124 E200d wagon/estate/tourig however u want got over 600k km on the clock and still runs like a dream

[@michailbmv5994]

Amazing car + excellent sales manager... These not a just car, these a dream, lucky guy, who will bye these car!

[@Awwad-Reviews]

I'm dying for one of those 💕

[@FrankVega2024]

I just love your videos, Ty. Sir 👌🤝

[@victorc4223]

Wonderful review! I own a 1995 E320 Sedan and has 150,000 miles. It runs like new, the ride is great. Its a classic MB. I love my car and plan on keeping it till I die. I much prefer it to the new Mercedes. You don't see these cars on the roads nowadays.

[@joedirt8625]

Great car, Own a 05 E500. German Hot Rods.

[@WTHH2]

Wow great condition

[@tokyootigers]

Great car , one of the best ever .Great video buddy.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

That’s the one dude! Best ever!

[@huili3088]

Wow I love it, this was my very first car, needless to say mine was not in so good condition. But the engine was amazing I wish I can find another one that's this mint condition

[@Chinunit22]

That is a cool H1 Hummer in a background

[@jamesmorrison7847]

I had a 2001 E320 and had to have the wiring harness replaced 3 times under warranty, plus the dashboard instrument gauges. Never had any engine problems, but the electronics were the worst on any car I've ever owned.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Fond memories the W124 series. .. I too came across a 1-owner MY94 E 320 Coupe variant a few years ago. .. The "as-new" coupe now serves as the daily driver. .. Like Bill's modest mileage - 2-owner MY95 E 320 sedan, our coupe is also finished in 702 Smoke Silver metallic with 265 Creme Beige Leather. .. Hey Bill, have a look at the 3.2l engines external serpentine belt - think of an extra-long, extra-wide fan belt... This OE belt requires a change every 30k miles or 4 years. ..Age kills this belt. .. About $60.00/belt and 1hr install. .. All the best, good luck M/S

[@GorgorothBergen-ns7il]

Great friend Olaf Car in NORWAY, reliable

[@tommyk5909]

bulletproof made to last

[@marcrobinson8223]

I have the Coupe and the Breitling Headwind as well.

[@dan2c4323]

Beautiful car,I love😍😍😍

[@fayobam_mech_tronics]

I have a coupe, absolutely love it, will get a sedan because of the growing family...very stiff chasis even the coupe without a b pillar doesn't flex!!

[@rustyid3612]

21:10 „what’s still made in Germany nowadays, except some weird p****”. Because you nailed it so well, I as a Germany laughed and a moment later almost cried, thinking about what policy makers and EU bureaucrats are doing to our once so great automotive industry nowadays.

[@hosseinadeli8297]

Got one 95 E320 Mercedes for 4 years now always. Been good car never any problem

[@jetstream454]

Interesting bit of info about the "mouldy stuff in the plastics in the gauges" Bill - it's actually metal corrosion. They are metal gauges, if they are the same as what's in the w126.

[@Mrcrowntown]

I just bought a 92 300e 4matic, and it's amazing. Will own a Mercedes for the rest of my life. I'm also a mechanic so I can afford to haha

[@-abderrazzak2894]

I love w124

[@brianlee5649]

Me too, I used to have one along with a 325i/733i, Toyota p/u and two Porsches.

[@Bo-tt8cy]

Wish my 300D was in that condition :o

[@ryanandersen2148]

I’ve drove a 94 e320 wagon for 5 years.still didn’t know what some of those dash switches were until viewing this video. Check out the “can you kill an old Merc?” Episode of the English produced car show. Can’t recall it’s name.

[@adhamraffl6527]

thats one good sales man !!!

[@yogavnture1]

i have one of these cars in my storage unit it has 75 k miles on it. should i restore iit

[@alech8336]

I have a 320 just like this. Excellent cars!

[@terrencemayes469]

Im thinking on one same color 130,000 miles whats your take

[@sarangu8867]

Unreal. Cars that you show are not seen usually and unfortunately my expectations from other cars rise up and I get disappointed lol

[@tedjensen8841]

Where do you get all these MB's?

[@805NAVE]

What a beauty

[@coopertreee]

500e one my favorite cars of all time😀

[@fmeo49]

Very well done 🤗, thank you.

[@ravibhatt694]

Bill just got nostalgic 😁

[@RZ-cf9nr]

The passengers side mirror is a huge block because it was made to oversee the blind spot if I’m not mistaken

[@mgithaiga1]

beautiful

[@amarjeetsingh-nw4gd]

I have recently bought a 1993 e220 in a very good condition with all original paint here in new delhi for $950...bought it for its engineering n my childhood memories when only few can afford it

[@ghassanradwan25]

also if you're sure you're not hiding anything in the rear seats, remove them, you'll find a middle seatbelt

[@joesphschramm3754]

And maybe a few Skittles

[@carmonaprime6297]

Great car indeed! Would you say though that the W 212 is a comeback to the tectonic build quality akin to the 124?

[@oreilly1237878]

I used to love mine