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

Mercedes-Benz W124 (E-Class) - Our Review of the Car That Simply Would Not Die

2,562,143. This is the total number of W124 cars ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. The most popular model, the 230E seen here in this video in the splendid period-accurate willow green metallic, saw 374,422 units leaving the Mercedes-Benz factory.

Welcome to H&L Classics, what is most likely YouTube’s calmest car channel. Today, we will share our honest review of the esteemed Mercedes-Benz W124. It is one of our favorite Mercedes-Benz models to own and drive, and we hope this video would help you understand why. Please remember to leave a like if you enjoyed our review of the W124, and subscribe to our channel for more great videos to come.

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[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°

[jackisgood]

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

[daryldaniels]

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.❤️❤️❤️

[Savage-wubf]

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 :)

[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.

[BobBenz]

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.

[mrkiplingreallywasanexceed]

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

[buddylucas_]

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 :)

[irondark]

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

[lggssith]

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

[mikemagalong]

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

[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.

[senpaizac]

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

[johnlucala]

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

[mikejohn]

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.

[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.

[germaineliew]

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.

[gabrielqchan]

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.

[martykey]

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.

[docsaaid]

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