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

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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 KZfaq’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 2 жыл бұрын

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°

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darren for your continued encouragement and support for our channel!

@jackisgood9855 5 ай бұрын

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

@michaelwhite4076 3 ай бұрын

Congrats! I bought 200e in this light green colour and green interior a year ago. Still feel delighted) It’s in great condition and also after a single owner before me. So I can fully understand you)

@daryldaniels4860 Жыл бұрын

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.❤️❤️❤️

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Worth every penny.

@alvineff Жыл бұрын

So damn lucky

@Savage-wu5bf 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Pump in some 90s music and it would be such a time capsule!

@SithRattus 11 ай бұрын

Not my first car but my very first mercedes I'm restoring. 1986 300e. Bro the simplicity of it is nuts. My 6 year old and 3 year old could probably work on it. Absolutely love it. I bought it as a project. Has 144k miles. I have all original paperwork including the import papers from when it was imported. Also have the name of the company that brought it here as well as the dealer window sticker and the original title from 1986 as well as an updated one. Its classy, beautiful, aerodynamic (believe it or not) and when someone drives by it definitely catches their eye lol. A true German classic.

@stevenperry9762 Жыл бұрын

As the proud owner of a slightly rare 1992 400E, I'll tell you: Legends never do.

@woodwind314 Жыл бұрын

400 E saved my life in a terrible autobahn crash. The same cannot be said for the 20 years younger ford focus, unfortunately...

@codyturner9402 5 ай бұрын

I have a green 93’ 400E pushing 171k miles

@bigboss-oz2vi 2 жыл бұрын

the best or nothing

@atatexan 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@buddylucas_8208 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@vladimirprovotorov580 Жыл бұрын

Good choice.

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@pomazisuttyo Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice!

@lggssith7126 2 жыл бұрын

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

@irondark9471 6 ай бұрын

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

@BobBenz55 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alvineff Жыл бұрын

Great taste

@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311 7 ай бұрын

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

@docsaaid2939 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Great style in those days

@vladimirprovotorov580 Жыл бұрын

@@HLClassics Yes.

@davisor7116 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@senpaizac4687 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We practiced a few times, glad we nailed it :)

@michaelschneider- 4 ай бұрын

+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.

@mikejohn0088 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kayodeOfaajifajobi 2 жыл бұрын

Such garage is what I'm missing in Nigeria. No doubt, I still do the little I could with my 1991 e230 manual and it turns some heads. 👍

@pomazisuttyo Жыл бұрын

You did the right choice my friend 🤗

@ecnirp9197 2 жыл бұрын

after so many w124 me and my dad had,we finaly got a 93 400e yesterday,it's a blast to drive.thanks for the nice video!

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Fantastic car you have there

@ecnirp9197 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!pls. keep continue posting vids about our beloved benz.😍

@ashterfadgadget817 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am lucky to own a UK supplied, 1990 260E with just 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on the clock. The car has a really high spec, is totally immaculate and is a particular favourite of mine. I don't ever see myself selling it.

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

When kept well, the W124 just keeps on going!

@okeyobowu Жыл бұрын

Mine has done 600,000km

@woodwind314 Жыл бұрын

The 260 is the smoothest engine in the W124 line. Lucky to have one with such low mileage! Hopefully not equipped with the automatic climate control (as so many export versions of the 6 cylinder models were) - that sucks even when everything is working, but it WILL give you very costly problems.

@ZamdinNourmohammed-mc7rm Жыл бұрын

The best from Bruno Sako, this is the best sedan ever prodused.

@martykey1574 Жыл бұрын

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.

@wescobarseason7701 Жыл бұрын

I own a 1989 300e best car ever

@jesserandall8495 4 ай бұрын

Im currently driving a 95 E320. I also have a 92 300E 2.6 and a 85 300sd turbo Diesel. Best cars ever.

@Michael.Chapman Ай бұрын

I’m now in a W211 but I still remember the amazing ride of the 300E W124, today’s cars don’t come close. My W124 retired after 28 years of reliable, elegant service-awesome machines.

@yagmurcamd 2 жыл бұрын

Unforgettable real car,

@vladimirprovotorov580 Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@gabrielqchan8124 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jjlily599 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t know the brazil brown was rare ?.

@jjlily599 4 ай бұрын

I had just purchased a 87 300e I believe I have that same color interior as well but I’m not sure.

@gabrielqchan8124 4 ай бұрын

@@jjlily599 I’ve not seen it through my online search and I only found sound old write ups about the color. I guess depending on markets. The one I got was a Germany direct parallel import, not via official importer.

@DopeFiend Жыл бұрын

W124 is still one of the best looking cars till this day.

@germaineliew2012 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

It's like comparing a Patek Philippe with the Apple Watch.

@seanparks1675 2 жыл бұрын

@@HLClassics That is a perfect analogy. I am a salesperson at a Mercedes-Benz dealership and I completely agree with you.

@tonyvargas368 2 жыл бұрын

I acquired a 1995 A124 in July 2021 and I absolutely love driving it. The car has never been modified and had been relatively well cared for. She did however require mechanical work to get her running perfectly and yes it turned out to be quite expensive. In the end it was worth it as I enjoy driving around Phoenix Arizona with the top down as often as possible. I enjoy driving my A124 just slightly more than I do my new Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

The top down drive in an A124 is splendid. Quite rare to find one here in Malaysia. You'll get back every penny you put in with the sheer enjoyment of your car

@kayodeOfaajifajobi 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful and rugged automobile. I bought mine an e230 five years ago after three previous users. It left the factory in 1991. I am still proud of it, but I wish I can get a better one, possibly a 1995 model with a modern w202 engine.

@brad5150able 2 ай бұрын

I was lucky. I bought a 1995 E300 diesel with the biodegradable wire harness already replaced. Cheap transportation. I have had for 7 years now. Street tanks, plus the OM606 engine is very reliable. I also had a 1987 OM603 300D. Went to almost 600k. Keeep up with the maintenance.

@johnlucala1532 4 ай бұрын

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

@javichavislove7711 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 91 230 E 5 speed manual gearbox and it’s just perfect... I just came from drive it along 1200 km on secondary roads in Spain and it was.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it worked perfectly, drive it is comfortable, reliable and surprisingly affordable. This car is able to coexist with modern cars easily showing how well designed and built is. LOVE IT!!❤️❤️❤️

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

With a manual transmission, it may even do better than some modern cars. Splendid!

@olakehase1848 Жыл бұрын

Eres español?????

@javichavislove7711 Жыл бұрын

@@olakehase1848 Si

@toekkababy5329 Жыл бұрын

Own a 300e 3.0 v6 from 1991 manuel,it can reach 100kmh in 2nd gear, 0-100 kmh in 7.9 sec. 495000 on the clock and it looks like it just came out the factory,there is nothing like it

@Marcevani67 Жыл бұрын

Javi, vivo en Italia y estoy “pensando” en comprar un 300E, automático, gasolina. Quería preguntarte si los repuestos y sobre todo el mantenimiento de este coche es muy costoso. Siempre me ha gustado este modelo y cómo debo comprar otro coche para mi hija estaba pensando en este para mi t le doy el Hyundai a mi hija. Que opinión me puedes dar sobre todo en el costo de mantenimiento ? Muchas gracias

@teamangie2051 Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head. My old drove one playing his Kenny G cassette and now 30 years later I drive one. Except I'm playing music on my MP3/USB deck

@metubeusercom Жыл бұрын

This channel is a game changer

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yellowjoe.2000 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a w124 1994 E500 from Japan. Legendary car. PUMPED and EXCITED.

@felipeiturreyes3385 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video Pal , nice car and scenarios, great video for and amazing car 👏🇬🇹👌

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!!

@BEGGARWOOD1 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful film

@huchotaimen Жыл бұрын

There was a time when cars were cars. And that time came with the W123, followed by the legendary W124 👌

@milesvernon1629 3 ай бұрын

i just bought a perfect condition, stock 95 e320, and i so appreciate how it is in factory condition! appreciate enthusiasts like the previous owners that had so much respect for the original design. I plan to maintain it the same :)

@ahmedriyazhaniff2420 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video . Tempting me to go buy one.

@emmanuelkusi7212 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful presentation !!!!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@booblam6919 2 жыл бұрын

Mercedes Benz sits above all the other carmakers out there....it will always be this way.

@biaritzsiroko6117 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would produce this model again!!

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

We too!

@biaritzsiroko6117 2 жыл бұрын

@@HLClassics They should fire the current CEO immediately I think he is an idiot

@pilot3203 Жыл бұрын

I have two, the Mercedes Benz W 124 300 E 1988 & W 124 230 E 1993 👍🤗

@Asherrzzx_ 2 жыл бұрын

My 1st Mercedes i bought w124, so much memories of the car with it's longevity and simple mechanically and daily reliable car. I missed the car especially the way door closes, a solid 'thud'. Now currently i owned w210 replacing the w124. Although a bit quieter it's also a daily drive car and reliable if you regular maintain it.

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

The W210 is dependable if maintained well. But it doesn't have the same feel of the W124. Later model years had the unfortunate privilege of being manufactured during the Chrysler years which didn't do any favours to the W210.

@Asherrzzx_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@HLClassics that is true, hence to get at the level of reliability we need to do preventive maintenance on these 20 plus years merc, in my case i own this w210. That is why i missed my w124 bcoz it's simplicity mechanically, i'm also not a fan of that particular ceo which at that time under Chrysler.

@vladimirprovotorov580 Жыл бұрын

@@HLClassics You are right.

@gabrielqchan8124 4 ай бұрын

I was not a fan of the W210 since its launch, but I acquired one last year (when I saw that it was a not-so-common 2.6 V6 in Malaysia), and I must say, if maintained properly, it's actually a really good drive. I do enjoy the car, sometimes more than my daily drive W204 C200. But I'm excited for my W124 to be ready after some work to be done since I acquired it a few months back.

@poovaneswaransupramaniam19 2 жыл бұрын

Apt description,my uncle used to own one, w124 230e manual, with steel rim and plastic cover, ...white exterior with beige interior...lovely car...amazing build quality....even my father in law recent sold his 1993 w124 230e auto....

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

The steelies with hubcaps are very classy.

@jimmycarter9099 6 ай бұрын

I got one after doing all the work I got about 6000 in it total not bad for a legend😊 nice vidio😊

@daniilbondar7895 10 ай бұрын

thanks for that great movie!

@paramtrx9558 Жыл бұрын

Thx! I enjoyed that

@germanhernandezcarrera5257 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive restoration!!! beautiful colour, much better without "sacco panels". Really like the look with the mug flaps, I would like to buy one alike for my w124 89 300d. Greetings from Uruguay

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Malaysia! Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated!

@samaramer6809 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful car

@Weaple01 2 жыл бұрын

Back then when Mercedes was THE best… sadly nowadays nothing of their lineup holds up to the big three

@tonyharry7613 Жыл бұрын

Một chiếc xe kinh điển giá trị mà Mercedes đã đem lại cho công chúng vượt mọi thời gian ❤️.Clip hay quá!

@yagmurcamd 2 жыл бұрын

The only car that is more durable than the W140.

@runebjarnstad1497 Жыл бұрын

I have 200 e w124 and drive and have its since 2006 my father buy it new in 1993 its have now 140 000 km and vell ,som rust I love my car ,thank you soo much for the video

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

It would last another 140,000 kms without major issues.

@raym7441 Жыл бұрын

Well Done!

@yagmurcamd 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Car,

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

@woodwind314 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I use a 1990 230E as a daily driver. Owned 3 other W124s. One saved my life in a horrific autobahn crash. But it is NOT perfect. When talking about functionality, or the machine-human interface, its predecessor, the W123 is the unsurpassed pinnacle. Yes, I kind of had them all of the 70/80ies era. W108, W114/115, W123, W126, W124, W201.

@adhitiyalesmana7658 Жыл бұрын

I'm proud to have ones

@wescobarseason7701 Жыл бұрын

Owner of a 89 300e with 120k miles absolutely the best car that I have ever owned

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@justdegleria7652 2 ай бұрын

0:00 beautiful intro

@1aikane 3 ай бұрын

They were very well made. But the regular maintenance costs are significant

@rorybailey3279 Жыл бұрын

How calming is the voice

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GameWithTonyYT Жыл бұрын

I see mudguards on the car. But were the originally there ot placed afterwards ?

@costaromani6873 7 ай бұрын

Mine is 250D with turbo om602 engine, is ok this engine?

@shaqtalksstocks 2 ай бұрын

Just did 450 miles in mine, I got it valentines day for $1500.

@justedd96 11 ай бұрын

Probably will be my first car..

@kevinbray9550 Жыл бұрын

I own the cut down version (aka the 190e). The design brief to Bruno Sacco apparently was to make something that would have a 30 year life. They are beautifully elegant. I would have one in a heartbeat if it fitted in my garage! Btw - yes the silver star good emblem is an excellent make do gunsight for imaginary straffing of dawdlers !

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

The 190 E is a highly competent car, rally ready by design.

@woodwind314 Жыл бұрын

Cut down version? The W201 (190E) precedes the W124. In essence, the W124 is the scaled-up version of the W201!

@honguenloh4612 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Saw u driving the sl a few days back around bangsar…:)

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Top up or down? :)

@christianwc9458 2 ай бұрын

When I drive other cars without the hood ornament, it's definately not as easy to determine distance from front bumper to obstacles e.g. while parking or slow moving traffic.

@tnyamwanza 8 ай бұрын

Design follows function concept

@jimmycole Жыл бұрын

this is the video I watch when I can't sleep at night

@runebjarnstad1497 Жыл бұрын

perfeck tank you sso micch

@DoraeMon-kv8zm 10 ай бұрын

I wish Mercedes produce again this model but upgrade the interior specs.

@jesseluvbuckets 10 ай бұрын

Great video good jokes

@samfromprague2688 2 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow I am going to bay one w124 E classe , 1994,I hope it's great clean. Belesse.

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@gtpicasso4794 2 жыл бұрын

Felt asleep listening to the narrative voice soothing asf nice car tho

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help our viewers get some much needed ZZZs :)

@paulconnelly4679 2 жыл бұрын

Most people cannot accurately guess the year of my 1995 E320 cabriolet- but all agree that the rear quarter view is super sexy with the top down!

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

The A124 was the last convertible based on the E-Class platform for quite awhile, and it certainly has good proportions in the coupe and cabriolet variants.

@atos.nympha3451 10 ай бұрын

Am restoring mine

@TockaMea 2 жыл бұрын

Cars created by engineers!. I own a 95 e320 and a 98 w140. Both balck/black, truely great cars. They look like brothers. But i mainly drive the 124 (Probably mostly due to better gas mileage and reliability with the 3.2 vs the V8 on the 140)

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

They may look alike, but they drive very differently.

@javibruno3273 8 ай бұрын

Mi coche de uso a diario desde 1989 es el 300 CE SPORTLINE. EL W124 es el coche perfecto.

@Tdub916 Жыл бұрын

I love the w124, but I love the pre faceclift w210s more, no head issues, no twin cams. A simple e430 or e55 poops on the predecessor in my opinion

@BillSpillane Жыл бұрын

I own a 230e w124 1987 done 200k one owner for sale great condition. NZ new.

@GreaseAndGravel 9 ай бұрын

I remember doing exactly that as a child, eliminating imaginary target through that MB 'cross hairs' on the bonnet LOL

@nehuge 8 ай бұрын

Wonder how many of the 2.5M are on the roads still

@christianleroy1329 2 жыл бұрын

i owned a w124 200d,2litre diesel no turbo 0 to 60 in 17 secs,but what a car ,you just drove it different,top speed 1000 mph, but it would cruise at 75 mph at 40 mph,and would out live a tortoise

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about 1000 mph 😱

@projektm323 Жыл бұрын

I own the same one and I love it. Slow 2.0Diesel but absolutelly a real "Star". Greetings from Poland. 👍

@johnlucala1532 4 ай бұрын

What w,stand for???

@graphene1487 Жыл бұрын

audio recorded in the smallest room with a blanket and hot chocolate

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Mmmm... So cosy. Just missing the crackle of a fireplace.

@arevee9429 9 ай бұрын

Singapore?

@ryanarundel2557 Жыл бұрын

Today I noticed my odometer on my 94 E320 345,345 miles. Still going strong! Still getting looks all day long with the two tone green W124. I only drive Mercedes Classics for a reason. Newer cars look like trash and won't live long. On average we dispose of cars now after what, 100,000 miles. Save the old Benzes gas or diesel. The W124 is worth the restoration.

@urielgotkicks7459 Жыл бұрын

Im confused some plz explain i love mercedes I own a 300E but is it the same thing as a w124? 🤔

@alvineff Жыл бұрын

Yes its was W124

@ethancropp600 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 88 300E, how do I know what engine I have?

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

You would have the M103.980 3.0L engine

@Samsung-bf2fr 11 ай бұрын

الاناقة.والمتانة.المنضر.الجميل

@thegreenviking1422 2 жыл бұрын

Still drive my W124 daily. :)

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

As it should be!

@orionselmani351 Жыл бұрын

I have one

@callelindstrom4789 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing car all over. But. A bit sleepy listnen to this review. Go for speed 1.25 playback, thank me later..

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-uf4lf2bp8t Жыл бұрын

Getting a clapped out w124 200 from my grandpa. Im going to make it my mission to restore it to its original 109hp with a neck breaking 12sec 0-100kmh.

@HLClassics Жыл бұрын

Careful now, you might get whiplash at that speed.

@denisk186 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad modern MB cars had turned into disposable junk that typically last the time of the lease if not less…

@HLClassics 2 жыл бұрын

Modern cars are starting to be built with the same philosophy of smartphone manufacturers

@mikejohn0088 6 ай бұрын

In 1994 the accounting dept. at Mercedes took control of the company replacing engineering as the power boss. It's obvious what was decided: Too much costly engineering R&D involved. Too much emphasis on high end $ components. Too much concentration on engineering quality to build a car that will endure one million miles. ROI suffers when you mfg. a high end quality car that does not need a replacement every five years.