The Mercedes W126 S Class is the best german sedan under $15,000
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- What is the Best Luxury sedan under $15,000? Good Question. Let me ask you this, do you want people to like you? Do you want children to respect you? If yes, buy a W126 Mercedes Benz. Live a little.
You nailed it. The W126 is the dream car of my childhood and i'm glad i own one. Not an 560 just an 420SE but the feeling is the same. Nevertheless: this W212 is also in nice spec.
As a fan of MB, the w126 and w116 are the best of all without a doubt. I really envy whoever has one and can drive it but I'm glad to see that today there are still people who love these cars
My daily driver for the past five years has been a 1984 300SD. And like you, I'm a young guy as well. It has been a dream to own. It has only failed to start once, and that was because of a tiny glow plug relay that hadn't been replaced since new. It's been 25,000 miles of trouble-free ownership for me. Little things will break here and there, but that's to be expected from any old car. I recently bought a grey market '85 500SEL in the exact same colors (Midnight Blue on Palomino leather), and even though it needs a ton of work, I'm toying with the idea of replacing my 300SD with it. The M117 V8 and the long wheelbase just make the car feel so much more stately.
There might be a navigation screen for that S Class to modernize it. I am not sure but there is definitely a factory specific European headlight and bumper conversion that will make your car look better. I loved them. 64db at 70mph. So quiet. Being driven in one was almost better than driving it yourself. If you are collecting different cars it might be a good idea to invest in a multiple garage facility in an industrial park. Maybe a dozen units, then rent out the empty ones to pay the expenses.
That is a very good point, and I am considering doing a European bumper and headlight conversion, it makes the car so sleek. With stereos I usually default to having either the stock or a stock looking head unit that has a Bluetooth module added. It keeps the car looking period correct, and then I just use my phone.
That is good advice on the storage idea, thank you!
Absolutely brilliant review. Buying a car isn't about price, fuel economy, or whatever people prioritise these days, it's about how the car makes you feel. Although I wouldn't say no to a W212 E-class, especially that one which looks immaculate, the W126 is just in a league of its own.
Just out of curiosity, is it possible to swap out the US spec headlights and bumpers for Euro spec ones? It would definitely improve the look dramatically.
Thank you! And yes it is possible to swap over the headlights and the bumpers, I am actually looking into doing this now. You also have the change the wiper arms for the headlights and adapt the wiring but there is a lot of information for it online.
I agree the W126 is an amazing option. But a R129 SL, either the 500 or 600, are the best bargain for the money! There’s nothing like getting behind the wheel of the iconic roadster. And even better if you have the W140 S-Class to match! Love our black Beauty’s 600 Duo! 😏
The W126 is the best designed S Class ever. And keep in mind that if anything goes wrong on the W126, it can be fixed by a competent mechanics, without all kinds of proprietary electronic nonsense and computers.
Daily drive to the ⛽️ station 🤔
w126 is the pinnacle of mercedes benz. i do like the new ones, but damn it is a special car.
I sold my 2014 E350 and bought a beautiful, retired cardiologist owned 1991 420SEL W126. It drives much smoother, even smoother than my 2018 E300.
Not to mention, I’ve inherited the 1990 W126 my parents bought 31 years ago.
I have one that sits in my garage most of the time, and with only 42,000 miles. It uses lots of fuel, so I don't drive it often. I keep thinking about selling it, but when I open the garage door and see her sitting there, it just puts a smile on my face every time! Oh, and I paid $15,000 for her too, a couple years ago--third owner. Previous two owners both died of old age--maybe that will be me too ;)
This was actually an exceptional review. Well done. People forget that cars have become less and less about driving experience and connection to the road. Now, it has become about whether the car has Apple CarPlay.
On top of that, people who drive modern cars had more accidents then people who drive classic cars because they are more careful.
Loved your content, the way you explain and the camera work is way better and different than the some huge channels. Looking for more. Subscribed!
Good luck finding one in good shape for $15,000. I see good one's from 20-50 grand.
Mercedes owners think showing off is vulgar . Understatement is important.
I once read that even Europeans in general don't like to 'show off'. Many take their AMG's, and M's, and RS's, and put the badges from the 'regular' car on them, with the lowest model designation, basically under badging them. Unlike in North America, where every second 318i has a M badge on it.
A great example of this is that you could order the E28 M5 without the M body kit, which would have been the ultimate sleeper back in the day. Also, I love humblebadging. The idea of putting a 528i badge on an M5 is hilarious to me.
I own both 1991 560sel and 2011 E550.
I have a 1990 black on black that is my daily driver for the last 10.5 years...still going strong. The best or nothing! Lol.
Same here. Black on black, 1991. Gorgeous ride and feel. Nothing like it.
I bought my 88 420SEL for $2,400, over 200k miles, From South Florida to NYC 4 times and no issues!
I was bought home from the hospital in a 1984 280 SEL. They built them differently back then
I own a 1991 300 SE. I have owned it since the mid ‘90’s It is Black Pearl with grey leather. There is nothing like it.
W126 all life long.
I subscribe the channel just for this vid
Daily drive to the gas station…. Thanks for clarifying.
+1 .. Subscribed. .. Agreed, the W126 S-Klasse series was engineered like no other. .. An abundance of character doesn't begin to describe the S-Klasse driver sensation or ownership experience. .. Our own '94 E-320 C124 Coupe is of like-kind with the W126 build quality, yet with the addition of emerging technological attributes of the era. .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado ..
P.S., Our neu 2023 MB E450 wagon is a closer step to the "Old Sckol" Mercedes build quality. ..
BMW E39 inline six gasoline models are better
Great video, man! Great style and personality.
I’d take a W126 or W140. After 2000 Mercedes-Benz models are not so good.
I own a E270 w211 2003 avangarde and is so cool car,i got evan a scoda felice 1.3mpi lx 1997 and its all how u feel with car and how much km did u bougt that
for even a bit more feeling, I decided to buy the mighty and seldom 6.9 W116! ....although the W126 is a great car as well, but with less old school chrome the W116 has :-)
The 6.9! It really is an engineering marvel fit to follow the 600. I’d love to import a Euro example with the adjustable hydraulic suspension one day.
Such a great car, I remember I got my 85 500 sel for $1,600 😭😭 clean green silver metallic color with 185k miles in 2018! And shortly after my dad found another gem also an 85 silver metallic 500 sel with 120k for $4700!!! Now it’s impossible to find such prices but these cars are very much worth it 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Proud owner of a W126 coupe
Having owned a r230 r231 r232 there is a reason I sold all of them and still own my w126 and r129 .
My 1990 560 SEC is a fantastic car. She runs like new and turns heads.
+1.. A late W126 production (1982 to 1991 USA) 1990 560 SEC Coupe is a gorgeous automobile. .. Oh,,, its a looker all right. .. It's the very definition of "Understated Elegance" the SEC Coupe is. .. ..... We have your coupe's little sibling, a '94 E-320 Coupe (C124)..
Both the C124 Coupe & my '98 Porsche Carrera S (993) go with me to the grave.
Nice car though.
That w126 is a dream combination for me. Light grey interior with dark grey or Diamondschwartz as on my e23 BMWL7. I definitely go against the grain by saying I love the US version of the w126 however the euro headlights are a great upgrade. I’m a classic Bimmer fanatic but a w126 just like that will be in my garage one day.
I enjoyed the presentation, but I was waiting for more information about the car you are advising me to buy.
Horsepower torque figure weight fuel consumption expected et cetera …
You don't need all that. That's for modern car reviews. This... this is a classic.
I don't think this a good car for a daily. Even if this car is very old, don't you have to still pay the workers for maintenance? The mercedes repairbill is still gonna eat you up, won't it? xD
Without a doubt, the W212 is better than the W126
If you are going to pay someone to do all the maintenance, it definitely is not a cheap car to own. You may be able to get by ok with a 300se but especially with the big V8s, they have so many components that need servicing or will fail from age.
The good news is that if you like working on your own cars and enjoy learning how these older Mercedes work, you can drive these without breaking the bank every time you turn the key. Parts are in decent supply and I have enjoyed learning about things like hydraulic suspensions and Bosch fuel injection systems through working on this.
Not at all. If you can pick up a wrench you can do most of the repairs yourself. They are fairly straightforward to work on.
@@marcgianandrea8333 ... +1. .. The W126 is a "big" auto, with daily city driving a bit of a chore. .. Road Trips however are another matter. .. Its the sweet spot of a W126. ..
As for maintenance, the V8's cam-chain has a long life but when required its best left to your MB technician.
(Ask me how I know) .. Much of routine maintenence is in the wheelhouse of a competent DIY; Filters, bearings, H2O hoses, brake's, eng oil/gear oils, etc.. .. A well maintained W126 will eat a full Saturday once twice a year. .. I used to look after a retired neighbors '1989 W126. .. Fond memories. .. The build quality is something to behold, its clockwork precision. ..