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.
Are you truly German? can you really trace your roots back a few generations? if so that's amazing...I'm German " a real German" I have an Italian last name..my grandfather changed his name in 1945 in order to obtain documents to escape to Argentina for his part in the Bergen Belsen concentration camp ...he lived there for over 40 years before he passed... seems all the real Germans were either killed/executed or escaped Germany.
Totally forgot about the useless single wiper on my moms car. It was either too slow to keep up or it would constantly leave horrible streaks so yiu could see thru them. And they were not cheap to replace at the dealer.
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.
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
If you wanted to drive a flashy car full of gadgets, you bought a Cadillac. If you want something that feels as solid as a battleship while being just understated enough, you bought a Mercedes-Benz. MB lost their way when they started chasing flash and gadgets too.
@@EvoraGT430 my high school German teacher told me a phrase that sticks with me to this day. "German cars are known for longevity, not reliability." Not as trouble-free as say a Japanese vehicle, but every bit as mechanically stout. It does seem like every Mercedes of this era I see today has at least a quarter million miles on it, though.
I had one as well. Loved it, it was so comfortable and fun to drive. Yet a blown head gasket led to a cracked block, led to too many American dollars to get it fixed. The E Series was really great, but still the bottom of the barrel in Mercedes quality, even at the time.
So the inverse of a Tesla then? Naah, Teslas are mostly fine, at least if you compare with how bad the build quality used to be back pre-1989 of anything not Japanese and not Merc/Rolls.
And less about the sheer number or size of screens bolted to the dash, half-baked tech that will put you through a brick wall or someone's house because it failed, or 700 horsepower that can never be used legally on city streets. Luxury is also about feel and presence - two things this E-class has in spades.
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!
I'm so glad to hear your grandfather recognized when he needed to hang up the key, but passed it onto you; so you could enjoy this masterpiece of engineering.
I hear you. Some cars certainly do contain the stories of our lives. I purchased my ‘89 M103 twin of this car in 2001 with 30km now at 340km impeccably maintained all the way with most of those put on commuting back to our small rural town several times weekly to be around for my dear old late mother on her journey through alzheimers. The memories of all those wonderfully uncharted day drives out and about exploring often down unfamiliar back roads stopping somewhere for coffee and cake are priceless. These W124’s are in a class of their own. Mines foe life.
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.
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.
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.
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
Finally a Mercedes-Benz after 6 years. This amazing W124 is one of the best cars ever made. ❤ Those ASMR bits are the same familiar sounds as my old SL.
@@BYLRPhil they never did a video on a C Class. I’ve seen about every video they’ve made. They DID do a video on the last car phone. It was on a W203 C Class.
I've always perceived this generation of Mercedes as being hewn from granit, edificial even. But featured here it looks so elegant and sleek. I absolutely love this example. I sincerely hope he takes the same excellent care of it as the previous guardians did.
I bought a 1990 300E shortly after being injured on the job in the most Jersey way possible - falling into a pothole while pulling pallets. Having only owned manual vehicles, I had to go auto for the first time. I started as a sailor, and I’ve been a laborer for most of my adult life. The part of the video when you say “You deserve the money your earn,” brought me to tears. It was inexpensive when I bought the vehicle in 2014 at about $9000, but the vehicle really was a means to an end for me. It allowed me to heal and deal with a life changing workplace injury. It was not an ostentatious purchase, but it still had that “Wow!” effect to random people that don’t even care about cars. For anyone who wants to own one of these, I find Kent Bergsma's channel Mercedes Source to be an essential resource for keeping the car alive. One of my fondest memories was seeing my best friend’s German mother and Austrian father see the car for the first time. They just wanted to open every door, look at every angle, and were just in awe. These really are a testament to engineering standards, and not planned obsolescence, which is now the unfortunate modern standard. (I work in a modern auto factory in the US. It's shocking, especially from a military background.) Thank you for this channel and all of its content. Keep up the great work.
My dad owned one of these back in the day in China of all places. A self-made man himself this review made me really REALLY nostalgic recalling faint childhood memories being around one of these vehicles. Thanks, RCR, I didmt expect it but this was a pretty special episode for me personally.
For me, the mid 1970s to mid 1990s was Mercedes-Benz at its absolute best: When they built their cars to a standard, not a price, and they stood the test of time.
I remember all those perfect sounds of quality from back in the day. It shaped my perceptions and still does. My friends Dad had a few of these when I was a teen, twenties. A 380 and a 420 SEL.
I daily a 94 E320 Wagon with 224k miles, most of the front bumper missing and damage on both passenger doors and I think it's the greatest car I have ever owned. There is something truly magnificent about these old Benz and I hope this isn't my last one. Excellent video as always.
And in Germany of course! Till the late 2000s you saw them everywhere with 500k km and no problems but rust. The engine and transmission outlives the body by 3 times!
This whole video just resonates with me especially the "sometimes the car chooses you" bit. While nowhere near as faauuuncy as a Mercedes, I recently managed to get my hands on a near pristine 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with 16k miles on it. Wasn't even close to what I was looking for (mainly tried finding a small truck or van) but it just so happened to show up at a lot not even 5 minutes from my house. It was love at first sight. The 90s nostalgia is so thick in this car and I get thumbs up from older dudes and young kids alike. It's not fast but it's comfy as hell like driving a couch!
My first car was 1988/1989 300E. My brother got it for my grandfather, and then I had got it 2006. What a car! It was definitely starting to show its age, but the 6cyl on that car could last for ages. One of the issues I remember was the concern overheating, I would run the heat at a stand still in the summer, and keep the sunroof open. So much nostalgia!
I had the same problem in a much worse car! Congratulations for having such an amazing car as a starter! My first car was a Opel Corsa B with a 3 cylinder 1.0 gasoline engine which rattled like an old diesel. At standstill it got so hot that I had to put to heater to full power and the blower to the highest level, while I was sitting in a traffic jam in the summer heat without any air conditioning.. only two front windows I could lower. Damn was I sweating but it still was my first taste of freedom and got me reliably everywhere I wanted!
Ah, my first car! 280E love the sound of that 6cyl, and actually got me driving below the speed limit more often than not because its just that subtle and relaxing. wonderful car, wonderful memories
Excellent monologue and an eerily familiar owner. A standout episode not because of sublime and farcical commentary, but due to a sober and stoic review of a monument to engineering. Thank you.
There was a magical time when you weren't just buying a car or brand in general. You were buying confidence. You bought it. And it will work. There wasn't even a question wether it will work, you just knew it would. You bought it, and it works exactly as you wanted it to work. You don't ask questions, you don't hire a specialist to look at it, you already know it works before you even saw it. Confidence. Trust. Those times are gone.
While not from the heyday, my friend recently got a 2002/3 S Class Mercedes from his uncle. It was and is not in the best condition, but the level of comfort and ride smoothness cannot be compared. I love my 07 Accord EX, and I'm glad my dad sold it to me for pennies in the dollar, but even the worst of Mercedes is still something of elegance and beauty. I can only imagine what this company was like in its hey day. With this video, I feel just that much closer. Lovely storytelling Mr Regular, I hope you keep making touching videos like this for many years to come, and I hope that man can enjoy his car for many years to come.
I have owned 7 Mercedes since 1984. The first one was a 1984 W123 300D, 4 speed manual transmission. I bought it in Germany and imported to San Francisco. What an amazing machine. Next was a 1987 300E, then a 1988 300E. The 1988 was the exact color combination of yours, the paint is called Desert Taupe. Then I bought a 1990 C124 300CE, and still own this classic coupe. Then I bought a 1998 W210 E320, followed by a 2000 E430 and a 2001 E430 Sport. I still own both E430’s. I have driven these cars over 1.2 million miles total. The W 210’s were not quite the quality of the W124, but they still feel quite modern and the V8 in the E430 is amazing. But my favorite is the 1990 300CE which is now becoming collectible. Sadly, newer Mercedes remind me more of Hyundais these days.
This video is such a coincidence. A high-school friend of mine inherited a 1995 W124 200E with a 5 speed manual from his grandfather which I had the chance to drive last week. It broke me. My dinky 2017 Fiesta 1.25L 5-speed feels inadequate. I want one. I want a W124. I want it badly.
Good story. I've had my 300CE since 4/2000, diamand blue metallic with beige leather seats, 145K miles, never a problem, easy diy maintenance, flex joints, mufflers, fuel filter, spark plugs, brakes, rotors, fluid changes, serpentine belt, o2 sensor, premium fuel, nothing major. Everything you said is correct, always surprised when somebody compliments it (always enthusiastically). The state inspection mechanic owns his Indy shop and always personally attends to my car, obviously appreciating it and how clean and original it is. These 124's are very special cars, just beginning to get recognition for the masterpieces that they are. Thanks for your recognition, good job.
The one and only car that can compete with my E39. I drove a lot of different W124s back in the day when I was a taxi driver, one of the best cars ever made!
A W124 coupe was my college car back in the 2010s. Loved it literally to pieces. I stored it first winter I had it and walked everywhere in the snow because of Northern salt. But, the damage from previous winters had already done the damage. At 310k miles, the issues were adding up and the rust was eating into it. I was the 7th owner of a car not well looked after before me. But it never let me down. ... *Logs onto craigslist*
Hey RCR, just wanted to say ive been watching your show for around 2 years now, I've watched almost all your episodes and watch every new episodes every monday, I don't have a sob story or anything much to catch most peoples attention, but me and my SO would just love to wish you a wonderful day, to many other monday lunch breaks ❤
Great viewing! A 1986 W124 300E, in stunning Silver Smoke, chose me as second owner. I didn't understand what she was, but quickly fell in love. The ride is the finest I've experienced during 48 years of motoring. A pleasure for 28 years, reliably covering much of Australia. I was upset when I deserted her in 2015, for an early W211 E350. RIP, Maestro Sacco.
Hard to know exactly how much work that first owner did. Mercedes owners of that era had their cars worked on by guys named Johan at dealers or specialty garages. They only used genuine Mercedes parts, which were/are readily available because so many of these were built, so just looking at the parts wouldn't tell you much beyond the first owner being a typical one. The US only got the nice versions (at high prices), not the cheap taxi specials.
As someone who just bought one of these as a winter project, i am now even more excited to get mine back on the road. 156K miles on the clock and it is also in impeccable shape inside and out as this example is
The sequence with all of the operational sounds with the closeup audio focus was extremely satisfying.....just like your narratives MR. REGULAR.....thank you for all of your amazing videos
Incredible that this thing looks that good after 220k+ miles! I have a 1992 W140 300SE with the 3.2 M104 engine and 722.3 transmission. The Mercs from this era are just built incredibly well! Edit: I think the W124 in the video has the 2.6 M103 given the engine bay shot. The 2.8 was the later M104 model.
I always say W124 is a great starting place to start your Euro car collection. it's not too complex, nor too expensive to maintain. used to own 5 of these! and still have 2 in great condition
Every sound that car makes is satisfying and like new, every switch has a tactile click, every latch closes with an assuring sound and no difficulty, the dials are smooth and perfect. Hard to believe it is a '92 with well over 200k on it. Thanks for just letting the owner explain this car, this is a vehicle that deserves a full biography.
I know this video is a year old but I'm so glad I found it! I just inherited a 1992 300E from my great aunt! I have never owned a luxury car, and even though it's older(7 years older than I am actually lol!), I am so in love! I've had it for three days now and I'm trying to learn everything I can about Mercedes-Benz so I can treat it well! Thanks for making this hilarious and informative video!
Hello Mr Regular, Thank you for this wonderful channel and the years of dedication that it's taken to come to this. You've taken off and are now one of the most successful car review channels on the UA-cams
From the days of Matt Farah at Tuned, Marty and Moog from MCM or every other grease monkey in their garage making videos about cars. Doug DeMiro, Jay Leno (albeit he has a legacy show from the cable monsters. You have a channel that really highlights the good the bad and the ugly of Regular Cars
MAN is that a gorgeous car, amazing condition. Mercedes had some pretty amazing stuff, but it's crazy that this and the new G-Wagon even come from the same manufacturer. This is the very antithesis of those trucks.
God, my old (much more used up) Benz has those same switches and dials and trunk release. I really do get it. The vinyl has been baked by years of California sun, the paint is so far away from perfect, someone GLUED THE REAR WINDOWS SHUT so I had to go back and repair them, but I get it. Every button is so nice, even after 500k. The headrests can be positioned directly in between your neck and head. The hood closes with a solid Thunk. So do the doors. The ride, even with decades old components, is so smooth. Driving a classic Benz is satisfaction incarnate. I don't feel important driving around, necessarily, but I do feel cared for. It's the feeling of wearing a nice button up and leather shoes to go shopping. It's the feeling of going to your favorite restaurant with your favorite people. It's the feeling of a quality haircut, a clean shave, and your favorite aftershave. Driving a classic Benz makes you feel like you're presenting the best version of yourself, and it makes you feel like the most honest version of yourself IS the best version of yourself. Thank you for this video, Mr. Regular and Roman. It's helped remind me why I love my car while I'm in the middle of some truly obnoxious repairs.
I've owned a 1993 and 1997 W140 S-Class, a 1993 W201 190E, and I currently have a 1994 W124 E320 sitting outside in the driveway now. I never left this era. Excellent video.
I got my first Guide de l'Auto in 1996 as a kid. Will forever remember the E class that followed this one. Thanks for this piece of perspective, great car Daniel.
Anything sounds substantial. Every push of a button sounds as if you just made an important decision, every door seems to fit perfectly like a glove and closes like a vault door, even after all those years.
One of the best cars of all time - the entire W124 line. I had 300E, 400E, 500E (not at the same time) and i have nothing but great memories . thanks for the video!
Ah, German engineering before the bean counters got to it, built to last. Also the cupholder thing I chuckled at, a Swedish friend of mine put it thusly: "The German idea is that the car is for DRIVING and nothing else,"
I was in a tight spot, my 98 4Runner was totaled and I had 1100 to my name and needed a car. I stumbled upon a 1994 E320 w124 chassis for 1k. Bought it, drove it for 4 years as the CNY rust ate it away. One of the best cars I’ve ever driven. Thank you for this video as it reminds me of all my favorite parts of that car. More ashtrays than cup holders.
Been subscribed for a while now. Good to see Mr. RCR bringing more of himself into the content. You’ve evolved but the premise, which is what worked from the beginning is still there. Well done.
My 1991 300E W124 has 260k miles and still going strong passes smog in CA. This car has the heavy body feel. Classic Mercedes from that era. It has a heavy break and foot peddle. Took some time for me to get use to that. When you slam the door shut it feels like you just pressurized the cabin it's a loud boom and when you take it on the fwy it runs so smooth. You feel like you're stuck to the floor. I love driving it. It's a straight 6 motor. Changing plugs and Oil is easy. Like this guy said I get people honking and giving the thumbs up 👍. One person in a drive through told me she had one and missed driving it. Best car she's ever owned.
I have a 1992 190e 2.3 automatic I bought in 2017 in Orange County CA. It was in great shape when I bought it, I believe mine has a "California package" on it as the rims are chrome. You have to be patient and pamper these cars if you want to keep them nice. They're built rock solid but don't neglect things you see needing attention, fix em fast. My only pet peeve is the automatic transmission shifts, i have never been happy with them. The 300E showcased in this video is by far a better car. Congrats Daniel, grabbing that car was a very smart move.
I’ve had the same reaction to the power antenna on my 91 MR2. Young car people are so infatuated by pop up headlights and power antennas. It’s crazy to think that we all tried to get rid of the pop up headlights and antenna when I had my other MR2 20 years ago.
I used to own a 1988 W126 S-Class. Bare bones, manual 2.6L car in baby blue and the same interior like that one. To this day no car could give me the same feeling. I miss it, truly was the one car I never should have sold.
“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.
This quotes will go down as legendary as long as I live
I like how RCR also managed to inject everything he learned from his foray into day trading as Mercedes man quotes. Lol Bollinger bands
English majors 🤷♂️
a stupid generalization at best, antithetical to the quotes own premise at worst
@@dontreplykillyourself8816 everything okay brother? pretty innocuous quote to get worked up over
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.
Are you truly German? can you really trace your roots back a few generations? if so that's amazing...I'm German " a real German" I have an Italian last name..my grandfather changed his name in 1945 in order to obtain documents to escape to Argentina for his part in the Bergen Belsen concentration camp ...he lived there for over 40 years before he passed... seems all the real Germans were either killed/executed or escaped Germany.
eightiesies
@@Mikegastaldo With such pessimism I bet you're a real charmer and wonder exactly why you're so beloved by anyone you meet.
@@Mikegastaldo ha
Totally forgot about the useless single wiper on my moms car. It was either too slow to keep up or it would constantly leave horrible streaks so yiu could see thru them. And they were not cheap to replace at the dealer.
In this episode, Mr. Regular meets a parallel reality version of himself.
And I like hearing the mirror universe version of himself.
I can assure you that it is pure coincidence, no time or space manipulation was used in the making of this video.
@@VPassat6 yeah callin bs 😂😂😂
I’ve come to realize that there are only about 30 to 40 different types of people.
Oh my gosh, it’s almost alarming.
"Sometimes the car chooses you"
True man of culture.
I think I was chosen by Jaguar
@@homiesenatep as a former Jag tech I'm so sorry.
i have a luxury lunar blue w204 adorred the sport model for years but this car is drop dead hot it chose me
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.
Thanks! Liked this bit too!
Everything 'sounded' Mercedes, if that makes sense. Oomphs and solid sounds
I came to this bit.
And here I'm usually only affected by food-related ASMR. Bravo, Mr. Regular.
I agree
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
If you wanted to drive a flashy car full of gadgets, you bought a Cadillac. If you want something that feels as solid as a battleship while being just understated enough, you bought a Mercedes-Benz. MB lost their way when they started chasing flash and gadgets too.
@@bwofficial1776 All manufacturers did the same.
My 2011 c300 has 150k+ miles and is still running quite strong
They are still over engineered.
But unfortunately due to emission regulations the engines aren’t long lasting anymore
@@bwofficial1776 Mercedes always had gadgets
The build quality of Mercedes from that period is the thing of legends
Not as reliable as you think, though. Yes I have one.
@@EvoraGT430 my high school German teacher told me a phrase that sticks with me to this day. "German cars are known for longevity, not reliability." Not as trouble-free as say a Japanese vehicle, but every bit as mechanically stout.
It does seem like every Mercedes of this era I see today has at least a quarter million miles on it, though.
I had one as well. Loved it, it was so comfortable and fun to drive. Yet a blown head gasket led to a cracked block, led to too many American dollars to get it fixed. The E Series was really great, but still the bottom of the barrel in Mercedes quality, even at the time.
So the inverse of a Tesla then?
Naah, Teslas are mostly fine, at least if you compare with how bad the build quality used to be back pre-1989 of anything not Japanese and not Merc/Rolls.
So many of them still around today...
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.
Back when luxury was about build quality and materials.
And less about the sheer number or size of screens bolted to the dash, half-baked tech that will put you through a brick wall or someone's house because it failed, or 700 horsepower that can never be used legally on city streets. Luxury is also about feel and presence - two things this E-class has in spades.
We’ve looped back around into the seventies where luxury means BIG and SOFT.
@@redacted8567 but also FAST
Nowadays it's a buzzword tacked onto a hard seated sport sedan lapping the 'Ring
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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!
I'm so glad to hear your grandfather recognized when he needed to hang up the key, but passed it onto you; so you could enjoy this masterpiece of engineering.
I hear you. Some cars certainly do contain the stories of our lives. I purchased my ‘89 M103 twin of this car in 2001 with 30km now at 340km impeccably maintained all the way with most of those put on commuting back to our small rural town several times weekly to be around for my dear old late mother on her journey through alzheimers. The memories of all those wonderfully uncharted day drives out and about exploring often down unfamiliar back roads stopping somewhere for coffee and cake are priceless. These W124’s are in a class of their own. Mines foe life.
Mr. Regular has uncovered a whole new genre of UA-cam i didnt think i needed: old car ASMR
It’s the whole reason to buy a 90s/ 2000s German car. Great place to be
THUNK!
quality speaks for itself, LITERALLY
My 1990 bronco makes a lot of weird noises some that may be considered unnatural
@@microchrist6122 you mean 80s/90s. I've got a 2007 E-Class European spec, it's not at the same level.
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.
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.
Ah THANKS :)
It gets better. I promise. Somehow.
The difficult parts allows you to see where and how you'd rather be and pivot accordingly
@@kenq1363 Nah it doesn't, *you just finally figure out how to get past it properly*
Lot of trial and error
Amen!
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.
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
Built like a German Panzer? Pre or post WWII? You can tell by how quickly the transmission cracks.
Great first car
Idk if you want your car to be built like a German panzer my friend. They were not very reliable😂
Here come the war nerds.
Yep . Hard to explain to people , you just want to drive it. Low window lines , in-line 6, small for a “sedan”.
Back when they were rolling bank vaults, those sounds are still so satisfying.
That was the most satisfying 2 minutes of sounds ever. Click. Thunk. Kachank! Glorious.
the lever action ASMR is much appreciated. everything sounds so tight and well made.
I love using the mic up close to demonstrate the high quality engineering of all of the buttons and latches!
Man, this era's Mercedes are BEAUTIES, THERE'S A 190E 2.3 beige in my little town that is.....man i can not describe how nice it looks
Finally a Mercedes-Benz after 6 years. This amazing W124 is one of the best cars ever made. ❤ Those ASMR bits are the same familiar sounds as my old SL.
He’s done them before. He did a C class of the same series a few years ago. Check it out.
@@BYLRPhil they never did a video on a C Class. I’ve seen about every video they’ve made. They DID do a video on the last car phone. It was on a W203 C Class.
Oh yes my R129 500SL has the same amazing switches, they are amazing!
BUT: you better not brake them, the parts are expensive and hard to get!
RCR did a W123 coupe review a long time ago, (the car was in poor shape, but you couldn’t help but love the ol’ wreck by the end of the video)
They should do a W210 E55 as a giveaway car. They're very reliable for an AMG and would fit in well with all of the giveaway V8 muscle cars
I've always perceived this generation of Mercedes as being hewn from granit, edificial even. But featured here it looks so elegant and sleek. I absolutely love this example. I sincerely hope he takes the same excellent care of it as the previous guardians did.
My god that intro monologue was spot on
That's classic RegularCars
I bought a 1990 300E shortly after being injured on the job in the most Jersey way possible - falling into a pothole while pulling pallets. Having only owned manual vehicles, I had to go auto for the first time.
I started as a sailor, and I’ve been a laborer for most of my adult life. The part of the video when you say “You deserve the money your earn,” brought me to tears. It was inexpensive when I bought the vehicle in 2014 at about $9000, but the vehicle really was a means to an end for me. It allowed me to heal and deal with a life changing workplace injury. It was not an ostentatious purchase, but it still had that “Wow!” effect to random people that don’t even care about cars.
For anyone who wants to own one of these, I find Kent Bergsma's channel Mercedes Source to be
an essential resource for keeping the car alive.
One of my fondest memories was seeing my best friend’s German mother and Austrian father see the car for the first time. They just wanted to open every door, look at every angle, and were just in awe. These really are a testament to engineering standards, and not planned obsolescence, which is now the unfortunate modern standard. (I work in a modern auto factory in the US. It's shocking, especially from a military background.)
Thank you for this channel and all of its content. Keep up the great work.
My dad owned one of these back in the day in China of all places. A self-made man himself this review made me really REALLY nostalgic recalling faint childhood memories being around one of these vehicles. Thanks, RCR, I didmt expect it but this was a pretty special episode for me personally.
For me, the mid 1970s to mid 1990s was Mercedes-Benz at its absolute best: When they built their cars to a standard, not a price, and they stood the test of time.
I remember all those perfect sounds of quality from back in the day. It shaped my perceptions and still does. My friends Dad had a few of these when I was a teen, twenties. A 380 and a 420 SEL.
I daily a 94 E320 Wagon with 224k miles, most of the front bumper missing and damage on both passenger doors and I think it's the greatest car I have ever owned. There is something truly magnificent about these old Benz and I hope this isn't my last one. Excellent video as always.
W124, the official car of every Taxi stop in Finland in the 90's.
And Morrocco in the 20000's!
Yep, same in Norway, it was *everywhere*
And in Germany of course!
Till the late 2000s you saw them everywhere with 500k km and no problems but rust.
The engine and transmission outlives the body by 3 times!
Atm Mercedes cars of all lines are common as taxis in Germany. Sadly Mercedes recently stopped giving taxi drivers special deals tho :/
I’ll never stop coming back to this video, such a perfect portrayal of my baby 🥲
The audio recording portion really was fantastic, everything just felt solid.
This whole video just resonates with me especially the "sometimes the car chooses you" bit. While nowhere near as faauuuncy as a Mercedes, I recently managed to get my hands on a near pristine 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with 16k miles on it. Wasn't even close to what I was looking for (mainly tried finding a small truck or van) but it just so happened to show up at a lot not even 5 minutes from my house. It was love at first sight. The 90s nostalgia is so thick in this car and I get thumbs up from older dudes and young kids alike. It's not fast but it's comfy as hell like driving a couch!
My first car was 1988/1989 300E. My brother got it for my grandfather, and then I had got it 2006. What a car! It was definitely starting to show its age, but the 6cyl on that car could last for ages. One of the issues I remember was the concern overheating, I would run the heat at a stand still in the summer, and keep the sunroof open. So much nostalgia!
I had the same problem in a much worse car!
Congratulations for having such an amazing car as a starter!
My first car was a Opel Corsa B with a 3 cylinder 1.0 gasoline engine which rattled like an old diesel.
At standstill it got so hot that I had to put to heater to full power and the blower to the highest level, while I was sitting in a traffic jam in the summer heat without any air conditioning.. only two front windows I could lower.
Damn was I sweating but it still was my first taste of freedom and got me reliably everywhere I wanted!
Ah, my first car! 280E love the sound of that 6cyl, and actually got me driving below the speed limit more often than not because its just that subtle and relaxing. wonderful car, wonderful memories
My favourite generation Mercedes. The 500e was the icing on the cake for them.
Excellent monologue and an eerily familiar owner. A standout episode not because of sublime and farcical commentary, but due to a sober and stoic review of a monument to engineering. Thank you.
There was a magical time when you weren't just buying a car or brand in general. You were buying confidence. You bought it. And it will work. There wasn't even a question wether it will work, you just knew it would. You bought it, and it works exactly as you wanted it to work. You don't ask questions, you don't hire a specialist to look at it, you already know it works before you even saw it. Confidence. Trust. Those times are gone.
Surprised you didnt mention the mismatched door mirrors, its one of the unique quirks this thing has
The mirrors are engineered for maximum efficiency of use, contra minimal drag.
My 928 is the same way. One sits higher than the other. It also helps for visibility ironically.
I forgot to open the hood into the service position as well-only so much time to squeeze things in.
some mercedes of this time period have it - starting with the early to mid 80s 190. he mentioned it in that video
The sound that door made while closing got me rock hard
You might want to hear some w123 doors slam shut then🤤
@@Turbokilpuri especially after the hinges have been lubricated.
my 300d w124 had the best sounding rear doors, video didn't do it justice
It was the door handles for me
What an iconic car. One of the best representations of the time that some companies cared about the quality and luxury and could deliver it.
The asmr of old Benz sounds are incredibly therapeutic
While not from the heyday, my friend recently got a 2002/3 S Class Mercedes from his uncle. It was and is not in the best condition, but the level of comfort and ride smoothness cannot be compared. I love my 07 Accord EX, and I'm glad my dad sold it to me for pennies in the dollar, but even the worst of Mercedes is still something of elegance and beauty. I can only imagine what this company was like in its hey day. With this video, I feel just that much closer. Lovely storytelling Mr Regular, I hope you keep making touching videos like this for many years to come, and I hope that man can enjoy his car for many years to come.
W124. All of the right angles and none of the wrong ones.
I have owned 7 Mercedes since 1984. The first one was a 1984 W123 300D, 4 speed manual transmission. I bought it in Germany and imported to San Francisco. What an amazing machine. Next was a 1987 300E, then a 1988 300E. The 1988 was the exact color combination of yours, the paint is called Desert Taupe. Then I bought a 1990 C124 300CE, and still own this classic coupe. Then I bought a 1998 W210 E320, followed by a 2000 E430 and a 2001 E430 Sport. I still own both E430’s. I have driven these cars over 1.2 million miles total. The W 210’s were not quite the quality of the W124, but they still feel quite modern and the V8 in the E430 is amazing. But my favorite is the 1990 300CE which is now becoming collectible. Sadly, newer Mercedes remind me more of Hyundais these days.
This video is such a coincidence. A high-school friend of mine inherited a 1995 W124 200E with a 5 speed manual from his grandfather which I had the chance to drive last week. It broke me. My dinky 2017 Fiesta 1.25L 5-speed feels inadequate. I want one. I want a W124. I want it badly.
Good story. I've had my 300CE since 4/2000, diamand blue metallic with beige leather seats, 145K miles, never a problem, easy diy maintenance, flex joints, mufflers, fuel filter, spark plugs, brakes, rotors, fluid changes, serpentine belt, o2 sensor, premium fuel, nothing major. Everything you said is correct, always surprised when somebody compliments it (always enthusiastically). The state inspection mechanic owns his Indy shop and always personally attends to my car, obviously appreciating it and how clean and original it is. These 124's are very special cars, just beginning to get recognition for the masterpieces that they are. Thanks for your recognition, good job.
The one and only car that can compete with my E39.
I drove a lot of different W124s back in the day when I was a taxi driver, one of the best cars ever made!
A W124 coupe was my college car back in the 2010s. Loved it literally to pieces. I stored it first winter I had it and walked everywhere in the snow because of Northern salt. But, the damage from previous winters had already done the damage. At 310k miles, the issues were adding up and the rust was eating into it. I was the 7th owner of a car not well looked after before me. But it never let me down.
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*Logs onto craigslist*
Hey RCR, just wanted to say ive been watching your show for around 2 years now, I've watched almost all your episodes and watch every new episodes every monday, I don't have a sob story or anything much to catch most peoples attention, but me and my SO would just love to wish you a wonderful day, to many other monday lunch breaks ❤
I like your demonstration of the sounds from the doors, hood, switches etc.
Greetings from Germany. Owner of 300E build in 1988 original condition.
As the former owner of a W114 '76 300D & a W108 '71 280SE I salute you for keeping this car in such good shape.
I appreciate the sentiment, it’s a passion.
Great viewing! A 1986 W124 300E, in stunning Silver Smoke, chose me as second owner. I didn't understand what she was, but quickly fell in love. The ride is the finest I've experienced during 48 years of motoring. A pleasure for 28 years, reliably covering much of Australia. I was upset when I deserted her in 2015, for an early W211 E350. RIP, Maestro Sacco.
When Mercedes had soul.
I don't see it having any soul. But to be fair, a car having a soul is very subjective and irrational.
had a black W124 94=5 Diesel all through high school and college! loved her and shes shes still on the road with her new owner
Everything works, car is from the 90s. Wow that’s quality.
Hard to know exactly how much work that first owner did. Mercedes owners of that era had their cars worked on by guys named Johan at dealers or specialty garages. They only used genuine Mercedes parts, which were/are readily available because so many of these were built, so just looking at the parts wouldn't tell you much beyond the first owner being a typical one. The US only got the nice versions (at high prices), not the cheap taxi specials.
As a W124.036 owner, this is now my new favourite Regular Cars episode. Mr Regular really nailed the essence of this platform.
Gorgeous car! 2:55-4:29 was pure heaven. I had a '93 wagon in white, still miss it.
As someone who just bought one of these as a winter project, i am now even more excited to get mine back on the road. 156K miles on the clock and it is also in impeccable shape inside and out as this example is
3:25 I for one am happy we got a solid minute of Regular ASMR
The sequence with all of the operational sounds with the closeup audio focus was extremely satisfying.....just like your narratives MR. REGULAR.....thank you for all of your amazing videos
The golden era of Mercedes really was from the 60s with their w100 600 größer all the way to the early 90s with the end of the w201,124, and 126.
Incredible that this thing looks that good after 220k+ miles!
I have a 1992 W140 300SE with the 3.2 M104 engine and 722.3 transmission. The Mercs from this era are just built incredibly well!
Edit: I think the W124 in the video has the 2.6 M103 given the engine bay shot. The 2.8 was the later M104 model.
Yeah the one on the vid is a m103, still a solid motor
I always say W124 is a great starting place to start your Euro car collection. it's not too complex, nor too expensive to maintain. used to own 5 of these! and still have 2 in great condition
Every sound that car makes is satisfying and like new, every switch has a tactile click, every latch closes with an assuring sound and no difficulty, the dials are smooth and perfect. Hard to believe it is a '92 with well over 200k on it. Thanks for just letting the owner explain this car, this is a vehicle that deserves a full biography.
Incredible car, Incredible owner.
I know this video is a year old but I'm so glad I found it! I just inherited a 1992 300E from my great aunt! I have never owned a luxury car, and even though it's older(7 years older than I am actually lol!), I am so in love! I've had it for three days now and I'm trying to learn everything I can about Mercedes-Benz so I can treat it well! Thanks for making this hilarious and informative video!
Hello Mr Regular,
Thank you for this wonderful channel and the years of dedication that it's taken to come to this.
You've taken off and are now one of the most successful car review channels on the UA-cams
From the days of Matt Farah at Tuned, Marty and Moog from MCM or every other grease monkey in their garage making videos about cars. Doug DeMiro, Jay Leno (albeit he has a legacy show from the cable monsters. You have a channel that really highlights the good the bad and the ugly of Regular Cars
And and Scotty. Don't forget about Scotty. That man in is a icon, but they being said you have a unique channel that I believe will last
MAN is that a gorgeous car, amazing condition. Mercedes had some pretty amazing stuff, but it's crazy that this and the new G-Wagon even come from the same manufacturer. This is the very antithesis of those trucks.
This is a great first date for Mr Regular
God, my old (much more used up) Benz has those same switches and dials and trunk release. I really do get it. The vinyl has been baked by years of California sun, the paint is so far away from perfect, someone GLUED THE REAR WINDOWS SHUT so I had to go back and repair them, but I get it. Every button is so nice, even after 500k. The headrests can be positioned directly in between your neck and head. The hood closes with a solid Thunk. So do the doors. The ride, even with decades old components, is so smooth. Driving a classic Benz is satisfaction incarnate. I don't feel important driving around, necessarily, but I do feel cared for. It's the feeling of wearing a nice button up and leather shoes to go shopping. It's the feeling of going to your favorite restaurant with your favorite people. It's the feeling of a quality haircut, a clean shave, and your favorite aftershave. Driving a classic Benz makes you feel like you're presenting the best version of yourself, and it makes you feel like the most honest version of yourself IS the best version of yourself.
Thank you for this video, Mr. Regular and Roman. It's helped remind me why I love my car while I'm in the middle of some truly obnoxious repairs.
Looking down that hood at the air, land & sea makes you feel like the chairman of the board.
That monologue is one of the greatest things I have ever heard. And this is one of the greatest cars ever created. New subscriber ✌🏻
I flipped an 87’ 300E 8 times. Walked away, had it up to about 130 mph. Miss that car.
I've owned a 1993 and 1997 W140 S-Class, a 1993 W201 190E, and I currently have a 1994 W124 E320 sitting outside in the driveway now. I never left this era. Excellent video.
Holy shit, those Benz noises unearthed some REALLY deep memories from childhood. the doors especially.
right? me too.. .
excellent episode. The car owner was a great listen and I love the flow and style of this episode as well.
Really liking the informal dialogue and vibe of this and the WS6 video. Shows how much you love cars and how knowledgeable you are.
I got my first Guide de l'Auto in 1996 as a kid. Will forever remember the E class that followed this one. Thanks for this piece of perspective, great car Daniel.
Anything sounds substantial. Every push of a button sounds as if you just made an important decision, every door seems to fit perfectly like a glove and closes like a vault door, even after all those years.
One of the best cars of all time - the entire W124 line. I had 300E, 400E, 500E (not at the same time) and i have nothing but great memories . thanks for the video!
I have an 87' 300D. Greatest car I've owned. Incredible fuel economy, fun ride.
brilliant video. i still remember the sounds/feel of the Mercedes from this era. Especially the door thunk. SOOO solid. thanks for highlighting that
Merc really nailed it with the design here, great vid lads
Thank you for recording all those car sounds without talking. That was the best part of this video.
Ah, German engineering before the bean counters got to it, built to last. Also the cupholder thing I chuckled at, a Swedish friend of mine put it thusly:
"The German idea is that the car is for DRIVING and nothing else,"
And maybe 2 ashtrays per seat sometimes
Driving and smoking
I was in a tight spot, my 98 4Runner was totaled and I had 1100 to my name and needed a car. I stumbled upon a 1994 E320 w124 chassis for 1k. Bought it, drove it for 4 years as the CNY rust ate it away. One of the best cars I’ve ever driven. Thank you for this video as it reminds me of all my favorite parts of that car. More ashtrays than cup holders.
All of the power of that 3.2 straight 6 was at the top end and BOY could it surprise people.
Excellent episode with a very knowledgeable owner. Good stuff.
Been subscribed for a while now. Good to see Mr. RCR bringing more of himself into the content. You’ve evolved but the premise, which is what worked from the beginning is still there. Well done.
That cha-chunk of the climate buttons were great.
I’ve taken those HVAC controls apart......the switches inside are amazing feats of electromechanical miniaturization.
The noises this car makes with everything pure asmr for automotive enthusiasts would fall a sleep to how satisfying they are
Want one. Gimme. The slowest fattest diesel I can find.
This is what ASMR aspires to be. Why does the sound of moving parts operating smoothly, cleanly, snugly, firmly, give me such satisfaction?
that was my favorite car when I was a kid. It was conservative and stately and tasteful. so nice to see one in such nice condition.
And all those clicks from the buttons and switches just inspire confidence. It was truly a great time for Mercedes.
9:40 that dude designed the most handsome and stately vehicles. I love his time in this company!
My 1991 300E W124 has 260k miles and still going strong passes smog in CA. This car has the heavy body feel. Classic Mercedes from that era. It has a heavy break and foot peddle. Took some time for me to get use to that. When you slam the door shut it feels like you just pressurized the cabin it's a loud boom and when you take it on the fwy it runs so smooth. You feel like you're stuck to the floor. I love driving it. It's a straight 6 motor. Changing plugs and Oil is easy. Like this guy said I get people honking and giving the thumbs up 👍. One person in a drive through told me she had one and missed driving it. Best car she's ever owned.
This is the most pennsylvania a luxury car gets.
Also, I LOVE the commentary this episode. Loving the style of RCR this year.
The official car of "I don't have a credit card because I don't want the government to know I exist"
I have a 1992 190e 2.3 automatic I bought in 2017 in Orange County CA. It was in great shape when I bought it, I believe mine has a "California package" on it as the rims are chrome. You have to be patient and pamper these cars if you want to keep them nice. They're built rock solid but don't neglect things you see needing attention, fix em fast. My only pet peeve is the automatic transmission shifts, i have never been happy with them. The 300E showcased in this video is by far a better car. Congrats Daniel, grabbing that car was a very smart move.
I’ve had the same reaction to the power antenna on my 91 MR2. Young car people are so infatuated by pop up headlights and power antennas. It’s crazy to think that we all tried to get rid of the pop up headlights and antenna when I had my other MR2 20 years ago.
I used to own a 1988 W126 S-Class. Bare bones, manual 2.6L car in baby blue and the same interior like that one.
To this day no car could give me the same feeling. I miss it, truly was the one car I never should have sold.