Buying review Mercedes Benz E Class (W124) 1984-1995 Common Issues Engines Inspection
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2020
- Buying review of the first Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the iconic W124 chassis. How good is this car after 30+ years ? Watch and find out.
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I drive a 1991 W124 and BELIEVE ME it's a GEM to run. No major issues with the car and reliable as any new car. It is a JOY to own and drive :)
Just bought a 91 300e today🤌🏼
@@MP-lo5enIf I may ask,How does it feel to drive it?
@@princekingsley3096 I may have a great answer for you. I bought a beat up 1994 e320 sedan as a project car about a month ago, I got it cheap, thing has 184k miles, and needs a lot of work with a bad but still functional transmission, the car is lowered, and has heavily worn steering links that click and allow the car to wonder a bit on center, yet with all the issues, the thing still manages to drive absolutely rock solid. I would describe how it feels as almost shockingly stable, there is body roll of course, and the car is relatively soft in terms of how the suspension is setup, but once you're leaned into a corner and the car is settled, the car is confidence inspiring, and just feels planted and stable like nothing I've driven before.
I'm used to the handling of a stock 03 Subaru Forester, and while the steering in that is more direct and more "sporty", that car feels like it moves around more under you, and it has much lower limits and is much more prone to understeer just by the nature of the awd system in those cars, and as a result, in comparison to this beat to shit Mercedes, it's wild to me how much more substantial the Mercedes feels. I'd say it gives off the vibe of being in something much bigger than it is, with the maneuverability and nimbleness of something much smaller, and all the confidence as speed that you get from any decent front engine, rwd car with good suspension.
Hey i have one ‘91 too😂
I had a W124. For some reason I absolutely loved driving it more than my W210 (E430). I miss it.
Should have kept it, I am lowkey looking for one as well. But they are getting old and rare.
My W124 300E served our family for decades, we sold her at age 28 years. The cars are so elegant, reliable, with good handling and the best ride quality I’ve ever experienced. Very fond memories :-) The W124 is a hard act to follow… but am now using a W211 E350, also very enjoyable.
I have a 1987 W124 300D with around 550000 Km on the clock. Bought it from the first owner still runs like a dream. Only have done regular maintanance. These engines are eternal.
WOW ,, true testament to these beautifully engineered w124z
That's OM603. Service it regularly, have great bedside manners and a million trouble free km is within reach.
500,000 km is just a break-in for the old Mercedes OM diesel engines.🤣
I own a 1992 Mercedes 300D. Beautiful car. Reliable. I will never sell it.
Totally get that :)
I own 1992 300d 2.5turbo one oner from AZ US the best car
I have a 1990 300d. solid car.
How about 10k
I had one, and will always miss it!
We have our '92 300E, and it was saved from our neighbors, and at $400, just had to get it.. New front/rear suspension, going through everything as it will be my daily driver.
Wow thats awesome!
Ihave a 92 3⁰⁰ e it was a gift from a friend with cancer I am proud to own it from my friend Bill a rugged tough Alaskan crab fisherman keep fighting bill
As tough as he is I met him in tennis matches very spirited competitor just like the car it will become my club car aloha aloha from Kailua Kona Greg
At that time they made cars, now they just make money. I think this Mercedes is the best ever I really hope new CEO will create this again
True
My thought too.
I own a 1995 E 220 with 349000 km still going strong. They are really complex cars but like all old cars they need consistent maintenance
I'm driving everyday my 1990 W124 230E Sportline with 6 cylinders,automatic and lowered body.It's now on 311000 it's the best car i have ever driven.
Don't forget the biodegradable insulation on the engine wiring harnesses of the '94-'95 M.Y. The source of many electrical gremlins. By now most have been replaced, but I just ran across on a nice coupe that hadn't and was having stalling problems. I have a '95 E320 Station wagon. I love that car! Owned it longer than any other and still won't part with it.
Is the 1991 124 300se harness OK?
Wondering how big of a job it is to re-wire the car.
+1. Good informative W124 introduction video. . As the proud owner of a C124 '94 E-Class Coupe (E320), I must say the coupe will go with me to the grave. . The W124 is engineered like no other ...An uncle bought the E-Class Coupe from new, handing it down when he passed. .. It's in like-new condition and wonderful to drive.
About to inspect an 83 380 SEC. Thanks for the list of things to check. Really appreciate it.
Guys this is one of those cars where the issues are minimal, get a pre-purchase inspection and if the car checks out you will be fine. I will say this though, there are a shit ton of transmissions engines and body styles available, so do your research on those. If you decide to purchase a 1991 or newer w124 budget a new wiring harness if it hasn't been replaced.
Thank you so much. I'm looking to buy one. I found a nice candidate. Good project car for sure.
thank you soo much for taking the time to make these videos us car guys really wna see n learn about, thank you brother!!🤩
My 1995 e300 diesel 3.0L Special Edition (USA) is my daily driver, now it has 212,000 miles. Silver two tone exterior and ash interior. Has car phone in armrest and ASD rear diff.
@@djrv3n423 Very nice!! Interiors are especially beautiful, look new after nearly 3 decades!
Meanwhile in thailand,W124 is going expensive with E220 Code C and E280 Code C. Cause it is newest and more reliable than KE-Jetronic. For the part,We can get these part from japanese junkyard with decent price. Now the part come from third owner W124 in my country and scrap chassis to recycle factory. Cause COVID19 lockdown in Japan,So the seller can't select a part to us.
Excellent review, just what was needed!
We who drove W123, thought that the W124 was a "spit and paste" flimsy "rush job." 😂 The test of time proved us wrong, rather surprisingly. The thing is that this was Mercedes-Benz, while Lexus came from a lucky dip parts bin. Some even had Yamaha V8 engines, yes, just as Toyota badge engineers BMW, Subaru, Daihatsu, Suzuki, etc., to this day. Isuzu even had a huge Hokkaido factory for building Toyota Diesel engines exclusively.
I have C124 300ce from 89, it does have issues, but I’ve narrowed them down and soon I will be smogging it and make it my daily driver, soon I’ll be able to focus on fixing the interior
I own a 1992 400E. still drives very well, 154K miles
Keep it and maintain it, this was before the laptop department took over at Mercedes-Benz, real engineering masterpiece. The diesels go on forever.
Mine is nov 1995 with 323 000 km ... im so glad
I owned a 1991 version of this car. Well built, but every year the maintenance receipts added up to several thousand dollars per year to maintain. I sold it just to rid myself of high maintenance costs.
Yes, I understand. It was and is one of the best cars ever made. Car that was created by engineers instead of the finance department. That being said, only cars need maintenance too, when you daily drive it, problems will come up. That is just the way of the world.
great video, as I would like to own a '94 or '95 one day
I want to buy one as my farther had a 260E , They're build like a tank !
Wish I could find a good example, really like this era Mercedes.
I am thinking of buying one.
Thank you for your insight very knowledgeable.thank you
You are welcome!
Thank you for the information
Looking at an 89' 300TE that has 184k Kms on it (which is the lowest I've ever seen in my area) this video helped alot
Exzellent. Thank you.
I used to be in the car trade over 30 yrs ago there was 3 cars I held in high regard Toyota starlet rover 600 auto and Mercedes w124 320e or 300td I owned one year 2000 till 2003 so I decided to buy a w124 320e saloon if one came along with low mileage that's never been clocked and only bought a 320e with
75.200 miles it's like the day it left the production line one owner from new the owner became ill and car sat in garage for 18yrs not even an insect on radiator not one bit of rust never over heated expansion bottle water bottle are like just factory fitted slave cylinder all pipping nuts screws better than any one would expect it's a car one would dream about I could not believe my luck
does anyone know where I could buy an Engine Control Module for a 1993 W124 E320? I have a used one in the car at present, but I would like to access a new one if possible - or find somewhere where I could get the original repaired. Thanks.......
Thank you so much sir
Thanks
if overheating is a known problem as you said, and the all aluminum head warps due to even a slight overheat..look forward to a head gasket failure and an engine out remachining of the warped head, IF you can find a shop to do it, IF you can do without the car for 6-8 weeks and IF you dont mind shelling out 2 grand.
Should i buy an petrol w124 coupe in 2021?
Which 124 has the most reliable engine/transmission? Thinking to get a E320 gasoline 6, is the diesel engine better than gasoline 6 cylinder? How about those v8? Are those 124 reliable?
great video bro
My 2010 E550 is still going strong. Oh wait another 20years
Still nothing to turn the nose up at! I have a 2010 E350 coupe & really wish I had the 2 extra cylinders.
Initially didn't want the reduced working room & being mine is the c207 (coupe), I was concerned about the adaptive suspension parts costs on the 550....looking back I think it would've been worth it.
I own one, sold my brand new Corolla for it. Most stuff new is just absolutely junk
Nice E class
Im looking at a 1991 w124 300se sports line Manuel it has 60.000 miles is this a good car for investment
I own a 1994 E280 with 378,000 klms. on the clock. I also own a 2003 E320 W211 because I wanted a bit more class with the Elegance. I have other cars but these 'float my boat'.
Debe ser 3000cc de 6 cilindros diesel y caja mecanica sin turbo asi seria genial...
Thanks, my first car will be a Mercedes benz 300e w124, for a daily driver, I'm only 16 years old, a very much enthusiast of this car, do you recommend it to me? It is actually reliable? I have the money to maintain it correctly, and will try to find it with 150.000km or 190.000 km
Thanks best regards Lucas From Chile South America
You own one already, or still on the hunt?
My w124 e200 has rough idle , when warmed up suddenly stops , also 2nd 3nd piston close firing. What is this car on? Should i put a standalone ecu on it?
check your coil..if it is hot when touch it when the car stops..that means the coil needs to be changed..
I've got an '89 260e and have had the same issues. Idled really nicely when cold but when at operating temperature, the idle fluctuated about 500 rpm and when I came to a red light, about half the time, it would stall. When driving, I had no issues at all. I replaced the overload protection relay which didn't really do anything. I discovered that the two rubber hoses feeding the idle control valve were cracked so I replaced them and that helped, but didn't eliminate the problem completely. I replaced the idle control valve which didn't really change anything. I couldn't think of anything else so I took it to a local mechanic who deals with older european cars. He said the throttle linkage was sticking at low rpm so he lubricated it and put it all back together. I only picked it up yesterday but it seems to have fixed the problem. In neutral/park, it idles a little bit high(around 900) but not so much that I'm going to worry about it. Fingers crossed that it's fixed! All the best with yours!
Check if the engine wiring harness insulation is breaking down.
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Hi, Did anyone know if 1985 w124 also have that biodegradable wire harnesses??
I think it began in '94
MB of this ERA were QUALITY made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unlike modern MB garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just got a 1990 300TE with 55Tmiles, not running (yet).... 😂
i have one!! 95 300E DIESEL, 120k orig... blak/blk,, looOOOOVVEE it.
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I’m looking at one with 77k on it. Do you have any issues?
@@Axisofevil8974 fuel lines.. only so far
Many MB owners tend to brag about the reliability and claim, that they will go on forever. No they won't! My E420, just had a new transmision (original one from Mercedes Benz) + the engine was removed and rebuilt at a German Mercedes Specialist in youngtimer (274.000 Km, car has 100% Full Service History). The transmission was worn and bad, however the engine was internally fine, but all gaskets/sealing were leaking. An old Mercedes is expensive to maintain, if you want to experience the driving characteristics as when it left the factory. I advise against a project car/car without full service history. As you can see, I have had a big billand the car has been maintained as prescribed. ( it must be said in fairness, I have owned the car for 5 years before this renovation). As pointed out in this video, the w124 are getting old, which is a good thing to keep in mind, before buying one.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences owing a W124 yourself. I assume you still hold on to the car until this day.
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB You are welcome. Yes I hold on to it. I have taken it for a spind this afternoon. It is a lovely drive, the V8 now runs so pretty and the gear shift is nice:-). Your review is good and factual as you point out, that the w124 is getting old and it takes money to maintain them, if you want to use them as they were intended.
Best regards
Peter
@@Peter-gs6md I think when people about Mercedes w124 reliability, they're talking about the diesels and 6 cylinders gasoline engines, those are really reliable engines
Which is this is colour what is the code for this
Buy it.
I found a 1990 300CE, rebuilt title , 86k miles, paint in a rough shape, pretty cheap... you know how they say” the most expensive Mercedes is a cheap one”. I’m really tempted to see how it drives and all that...
Never went to see that car😁😁
My biggest mistake..selling my car
I can imagine, these are getting rare. Personally I really like the design from the 80's and 90's from Mercedes-Benz.
😍👍💪🤝
I need a paint code
the ac problems are horrendous. dissimilar metals corrosion by a stupid mistake in the evaporator construciton means a dahsboard removal and replace for 18+ hours of shop time at 150. an hour before you even get to parts. So yes well built. but reliability and dependability? forget it!!
I disagree
Where is the antifreeze tank
If any panel needs work allow £500
If corrosion allow a bit more
If drivers seat has a hole just take it The car has covered 600.000 miles even if rest of seats are mint.
No it hasn't been drove by a lonely Fat man with a comb sticking out of his back pocket if you have a quality suite of furniture it would last 15 years and that's with kids constantly acting batman and a gymnastics and drink spills food still looking good divide the mileage reading up with getting in and out of car and have a good think would that hole appear
"put some money aside for this car"...like 2x..3x of the purchase price!!!
THE PARTS AR WAY WAY WAY TO MACH MONEY THEATS WAY NO WANT THEAM.WARLOS JANKS
Cheap parts in the uk 😂 millions here
Up to date mercedes are awful