1992 Mercedes 300E 2.8L W124: Regular Car Reviews

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In this episode, Mr. Regular meets a parallel reality version of himself.

[Henni]

German here. When they introduced these first in the 80ies, there were a few significant problems which actually hurt Daimler Benz's reputation. The glued in windshields would crack in winter and the one arm wiper just couldn't cope with heavy rain sufficiently. Because almost each and every cab driver in Germany drove these everybody soon knew about it. So they were pretty upfront in solving the issues and it became the reliable car people know and love it for today.

[ThePressurizer]

“I want to be isolated from people who are too confident to learn and too angry to change.” This is brilliant. You, sir, have a way with words.

[huszaratraktor]

"Sometimes the car chooses you"

True man of culture.

[patrickstover]

I really appreciate the segment of just the sounds of interacting with the car. Competent door closes, proud mechanical latching switches, the tape deck waking up to task. Just wonderful.

[thelarry]

Back when seeing the 3 pointed star hood ornament in front of you meant you bought something over-engineered and not something over marketed. Buying one of these made you proud because of what you bought and not how much you had to pay for it

[lucitribal]

The build quality of Mercedes from that period is the thing of legends

[patientbeast]

The mechanicals sound as crisp as they left the dealership, so impressive. I miss this era of Mercedes-Benz, and I don't even like MB all that much.

[remingtonspeed]

Back when luxury was about build quality and materials.

[Alpinegremlin]

Now this was a special episode for me. My very first car was a 1989 W124 300E that I had inherited from my grandfather. I loved going on long trips from CT to RI with him, talking and joking the whole way. He knew how much I loved that car so when he found himself unable to drive any more he passed it to me. Easily one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. The nostalgia all came flooding back to me watching this. Thank you, Mr. Regular!

[iymenabdella]

Mr. Regular has uncovered a whole new genre of Youtube i didnt think i needed: old car ASMR

[Ricelord]

This takes me back. My dad bought a 1985 300D from Stuttgart and had it shipped to the US. I remember how understated and refined that car was. We had it for over 20 years until my mom was T-boned at an intersection while driving it. She was fine, but the car was totaled. Maybe one day I'll find a W124 of my own.

[matrixshoter]

Dear RCR, I am a 27 year old male at a really difficult time in my life. I would like to thank you for bringing continuous joy and valid entertainment in my life.
I am usually a ghost around these parts, and do not comment, share, like, subscribe. But the constant delivery of absolutely 10/10 content. I will try not to dissect a frog here, but the humour of RCR is so refined, yet then switched to such perverse and vulgar stuff that it gives just the right amount of ecstasy when watching. You just cannot stop but think how all of that is part of life. Everything from quoting literature to experiencing a person that can be recognised just by RCR doing a voice with a side narrative. And don't get me started on how much better I understand cars since I started watching. And the cars! Every single detail is relatable on some level. Well done, RCR. I hope you love what you doing and continue to do so. Without constraints, onward my brothers.

[Slash]

My grandfather, whom recently passed away bless his soul, always spoke of the olden days of being a big shot with an 80's Mercedes.. He'd give his friends lifts to work, and life was so good behind the wheel that he wouldn't even charge them for the fuel. This will forever be my perception of Mercedes, success incarnated.

[BoogerDownSouth]

In 2013 this was my first car as an 18 year old. I had a wagon in pearl grey. Lichen on the roof, 320 thousand kilometres and a/c never worked. But it was built like a German panzer. Cannot believe I don’t have it anymore, I’ve never recover from its departure. This video has unlocked so many memories. Thank you

[warmstrong]

Back when they were rolling bank vaults, those sounds are still so satisfying.

[jasonvaughn]

I love using the mic up close to demonstrate the high quality engineering of all of the buttons and latches!

[ghomerhust]

the lever action ASMR is much appreciated. everything sounds so tight and well made.

[joeyd]

That was the most satisfying 2 minutes of sounds ever. Click. Thunk. Kachank! Glorious.

[joaopedrolonghi]

Man, this era's Mercedes are BEAUTIES, THERE'S A 190E 2.3 beige in my little town that i can not describe how nice it looks