Buy all the old-school Mercedes! And save them all!

It's easier to get parts for a W126 chassis versus a later model because there's a demand for those parts. The word is out that the W123, W126 and W201 are amazingly strong cars. They were built at a time when everything on those cars were designed to be rebuilt/fixed, not thrown away. These other KZfaqrs can't fathom this concept because they don't know Mercedes Benzs like Pierre. Knowledge versus video clicks.

Love my w124 300d, it's so nice to drive something comfortable, reliable, built well and that gives 30 mpg or more, love the channel, stellar work !

You and I think a like. I had to get rid of my ‘81 & ‘82 300D because my wife complains that I spend more time with my cars than with her.

This channel is gold. He makes a perfect sense.

Finally! Someone who knows what the hell they're talking about when it comes to Mercedes-Benz. W123, W124 and W126 chassis cars are still -- even to this day -- the best cars on the road (and the Lexus LS cars, too) and the most reliable, durable and dependable vehicles EVER MADE. We're talking about cars made of STEEL. NOT PLASTIC. We're also talking about cars with standard safety features that don't appear on other manufacturers' cars for almost a decade later: ABS. SRS airbags. Traction control. And the list goes on. Diesel engines last millions of miles...LITERALLY. But the gas engines like the M104 and M119 last 400,000+ miles just as easily. Parts and labor are a fraction of the cost of the newer cars, however, the REAL VALUE is in the number of parts available in JUNKYARDS FOR pennies on the dollar. A vacuum pump for a W123 turbo diesel in effectively like new condition for $80? Yes!!! That's right! Listening to Scotty -- a self described, so-called "expert" -- bashing Lexus LS430 engines and Mercedes-Benz M119 and M113 engines just makes me wonder why anyone listens to the guy AT ALL???

Thanks Pierre, learnt so much from your videos. Always wanted a 86 500SL and your videos just reinforced why I should buy one.

Thanks.I used to have a second hand 1985 190 e.wonderful car all the time.1st owner had head and odometer replaced under warranty.I had no problems.wonderful car

The classic cars are what Mercedes made their reputation on. New Benz are pretty much junk that will not last a dozen years. When there are no more 20 year old Benz on the road, but the 40 year old stuff is still driven, maybe then we will see that at one time it really was The Best or Nothing.

Enjoyed my little W201. Easy to fix and maintain, and was only due to a major change in my living arrangements that I had to say goodbye and buy something new...but I still have a classic V12 car from a British manufacturer tucked away for sunny weekend drives. The little W201 was something special and built like nothing else.

My '07 e350 is such a gem. Reliable, comfortable, beautifull.

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪🦉 Rest in Peace genuine Made in Germany 🇩🇪 🦉real Mercedes from 1930-1995👍👍👍😊

As a recent 190e owner- your channel is a revelation. Keep up the good work

I just purchased an absolutely stunning late 1993 Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupé. Grew up around Mercedes with my father owning multiple w114s. Excited would be an understatement!

I agree on every accounts! I own and maintain our own W210 estate and W202. I know they are not a W124 or a W201...but to me, those generations are hitting the sweet spot where modern meeting the solid classic generations of Benz. Thank you for the video. “Liked” and “Subscribed”!!!

Just subscribed! Thanks for the heads up.

Your channel is great! Thanks for the plug for Scottie and Tyler.

Could not agree more. Thanks Pierre.

I drive a pristine '98 w202. It's easy to get parts for, and I can do some of the work myself. It's actually fun to drive, people are amazed with the power and solid ride, and I personally consider it better than the Subaru or Camry that we own save for their accident avoidance systems. The M-B aways starts!.

Respect. Awesome video, very well said.

Had a 2010 S550. It was a $120,000 car that I bought for $15K with 60,000 miles. What a fantastic vehicle.

We love our W126 300SE Parts are becoming less of an issue for me mainly because I’m learning where to find things (Australian based) As always a great video You’re an inspiration Pierre Cheers Michael

I love this channel already and I’m a Mercedes Benz fan

Just discovered your channel this weekend; great work! Frankly I'm an English car guy, but I totally agree about classic cars. I've got a Triumph TR-6 (the third one I've owned over the decades) and a Jaguar XJ6. I take great enjoyment working on them, driving them, or even just sitting in them in the garage with a drink. I paid pennies for them compared to a modern car, and in spite of the money I've put into parts (I don't have to pay labor, because they are simple enough that the average guy and do the work), I'm still light years ahead of the money I would have spend on a 40K a new car (and not have gotten a car as nearly as cool as what I have now).

Great rant, Pierre! While I'm waiting for circumstances to change something I can get a nice 240D, I'm happy to keep driving my '05 C240 4Matic, but I'll also say that strut mounts are $360 a side in Canadian pesos for the parts. I loved the bit about paying more than the car is worth... My wife is after me about that and I told her it's still the cheapest car we've got! Keep up the great work!

Master piece. Awesome. Thanks

I think most people want a lot of the little electrical doodads we find with modern cars. And cup holders, lol! Cup holders are huge. Kid you not, i know people who passed on 123's and 126's because they simply could not get beyond the fact that there were no cup holders. For me, I LOVE my 126 grey market 500SEC. Especially after The Man himself went through it a couple of months ago. What a joy it is to drive.

You are awesomely sensible thank you

Nice to hear the same thoughts that I have from another person :)

Great channel just bought a 1997 S420 love it

Really comes down to 3 things, $$, maintenance, and what you want. As you well note in your videos, some are more $$ and trouble than they are worth. Some don't appeal to your driving style. And then some have modern inconveniences which most of us don't like. I have a nice 2002 E320 Classic Sedan with leather interior which meets our needs for a comfortable ride/drive. We have a Chevy beater for shopping and parking lots. Our Merc is perfect for any road trip on highway or interstate. At 90K miles it still rides, drives, and performs like any new car. And the parts cost for occasional maintenance is very reasonable. Plus we don't lose a penny on depreciation! The Merc feels like I am riding in style from the moment we pull out of the driveway. Oh, did I mention that it performs perfectly when you need to pass on a 2 lane road? Always fun to drive. Fahrvergnugen!

Well said sir!

I'm 76yo and have owned numerous Mercedes the one I currently have is a 1990 420SEL with 67k, it is by far the most dependable and maintenance cost has been super low. I think it's one of the most elegant cars on the road and drives like a dream, still has the MBZ iconic smell

I have a 115 chassis diesel which I drive daily too and from work and it’s the most reliable car you can imagine and you never have to worry about speeding tickets because 65-70 is it’s top speed. I’m hoping to get into a 123 diesel wagon but they’re way overpriced now so I’ll stick with my 220d for now. Although I live in the NE so rust maintenance is a pain

Thanks for the perspective! I've bees trying ti explain this to people but it doesnt sink in. Theres a reason why poor people drive old Mercedes cars.(in South Africa at least)

I like your videos a lot. Your reviews are very informative and accurate.

Very true ..

Great video, I know people who drive their old Diesel Mercedes for a million kilometers. I agree that most newer Benz's, can get messy, and I can also agree that you can drive most 70's and 80's Models for almost forever. Great video!!! I personally drive a new Benz, yet I am looking always out for the old W123 and 124 models. I had both models, BOTH were stolen....less safety, true, but why would someone steal old cars if they arent reliable.....? That alone answers the questions one may have....

Great video Pierre, thank you. I wish I had the storage room to keep all the old Mercs that I’ve bought and sold over the years, 300E W124 sedan in Blue Black, 1994 E220 Coupe in White which had done only 21000 kms, 2001 CLK430 Cabriolet in Tansanite Blue, 2009 CLK350 Coupe in Obsidian Black, fortunately I’ve kept my 2003 SL55 in Iridium Silver which has only done 60000 kms and I’ve just bought a 1990 W126 420SE in Almandine Red in mint condition done 102000 kms and is a credit to the previous owners. I will be keeping these 2 cars and I’m looking for a house with a bigger garage! Please keep the videos coming….all things Mercedes Benz, the best or nothing!

300d by far. When Mercedes didn’t care about how much it cost to make a car, they only cared about the quality and reliability of there cars.

Got my old men’s 1980’s w123 been in the family since new, stripped the whole car, welded, new cables, fully engine reconditioned, breaks/discs, suspension sprayed, did the whole interior and many more.. total so far i spend on my car roughly abt £12k... now is this car worth £12k now? Probably not, but I wouldn’t sell it even if someone offered me £100k or more. Will use it for next 20 yrs and then going to my 4yr old son when he grows up and knows the value n importance of this car.. absolutely in love with it.. 👌

Preach brother Pierre! Preach!

love your channel

Just bought my second W126, now a proud owner of a 1990 560sel and a 1990 300se.

I just bought a 1995 A124 for $9500 and spent almost $4000 to get it to run perfectly and I’m ok with that. The car looks great and it’s unique and fun to drive. The smiles per miles outweigh the negatives.

Pierre is legend.... if I met him I'd probly start mumbling maybe faint... he is the greatest thing to happen to mercedes

Pierre has such common sense about costs and depreciation of new/nearly new vs old but the comment that most resonates with me is about new cars is 'they all look the same to me' and thats why I only drive W116 and W123's. Here is an example of economy- W123 280ce purchased 2009 for £1500 and spent £4000 over 13 years and now the car is worth £8000 and most importantly, its been my daily car and never ever let me down and people comment on it all the time (even a Astonmartin DB9 owner told me how pretty he thought it was!). I rest my case. wonderful

Most cars are depreciating assets. So just drive something you love. And if you get lucky, the older ones will appreciate.

Hi there, Great informational video! answered alot of questions, been looking for an older car for some time now, what do you think of the 500sec when it comes to maintenance . Only thing i kno is that it drinks alot.

Hi Pierre! Bill Hopper introduced me to you and your sister at the milestone 2015 Amelia Island events. My 1995 E320 Coupe is my dream car / daily driver and my next oil change will be at 326K miles. Thank you for your channel!

very good information

Awesome video as usual, Pierre!

FCP Euro sells W210 throttle position sensor for $150. Maybe $750 at dealer but you don't go to dealer for 18 year old car. Facelift W210 is one of the best out there. Relatively easy to work on and parts are plentiful and inexpensive. I've had my '01 E430 for 11 years and it's been a joy to own. Still drives great at 221,000 miles.

Great channel, keep it up👍😁 BR from Denmark😁🇩🇰 Philip

2006 S430 W220

Well said sir, u r the best. My 91, w124 r the best...give me Less headache compare to my other newer car.

Thanks!

Some cars do depreciate a lot more than others and Mercedes is one of them.

I’m glad some one else sees what I see. I’m sick of people thinking I’m foolish for buying old mercs

There is no substitute for intelligence. Most will not understand, those that do feel a bond. Thanks, you give me hope.

Love your content!!!!!...I love all Mercedes!!!

I agree the older cars should stay on the road and if you have the means you should. But as a daily driver the W211 I’ve been driving has been amazing opposed to my 95 300e

You forgot to mention immediate depreciation when you drive a new car off the lot. :) I think I shall watch your videos. Thanks for this.

My W124 was great, as was my 3 W210’s. I now on my second W220 S500 4 matic. Even though you think it’s newer, it’s the best and better than the W140. Like a sports car compared to that tank.

yes, Pierre is quite intellectually appealing. yeah the factor of depreciation often just flies over everyone's head, I find

Some people think that the newer the better. Having and maintaining an old car is a waste of time, money and your losing out on modern technology.

Which post 2010 Mercedes models are reliable ?

Well, for the price I've paid on my '90 w124 I could buy a 2k Ford Fiesta or something like that here in Brazil. I've made this choice due to my passion for engines and cars (grease) and thanks to a some guys like you that share your knowledge on the web. I'm not able to buy a new Mercedes but I'm pleased to have mine. I like too much the w201 too!

He is very on point!

What about the pb with the timing belts in w201, prior to their conversion to timing chains ?

W126 with anti squat suspension or W126 without..... Any preference? Also not all W126 have traction control (ASD or and ASR), is it a must to have this option if I live in New England area? I am definitely gonna out a set of winter tires on it for winter driving.

Thanks dude!

big facts. got a car payment when I was 21 had it for 4yrs and was reposessed. after the smoke cleared I checked my documents they charged me 22k flat upfront for a 12k USED car that was 5 years old. Sure had under 75k but insurances are liars. dont buy nothing you cant buy in full. because youll pay more for not owning it then you would for parts to fix it. Thats real talk. I hate the roll that I got but I fell inlove with it, and felt a personal endeavor I had to accomplish by achieving its functionality. Ive invested so much money this past year on working on this car and I would love if there was any infornation you could offer reguarding the m111 engines with even maybe matinence or anything at all even little tips anything is appreciated. Thanks for the video I was happy to see my car wasnt on the list. If youve got oppinions on the m111 please share! appreciate all the videos and knowlesge you offer the mercedes owners community.

"that repair will cost more than the car is worth..." Never be afraid to spend on your car more than it is worth - even if that is only filling the gas tank all the way to the top. You do have to keep on top of maintenance with an older car - yes that's true but the reward of having something that's unique is great. I have a'73 220D and an '88 300SEL and have never been unable to find parts including some unusual ones (unusual to replace) like the parking break pedal assembly (which cracked after 30 years of stress).

I think I should not have bought a 2001 CL600. Beautiful sitting still. Otherwise a world of trouble overheating. Blew top hose once.We found right-size-wrong-part fan was cooked and replaced it. Three hundred miles later the temp went nuts in traffic and the radiator exploded. Wish I knew what to fix!

Hey like ur review.... I was just wondering what is a decent price for a w114

Very good bro.

Thank you for the 99 C230 shout out. It’s true. I LOVE my 230. 2nd one i’ve owned. One Coupe and now sedan. But yes unless you order online such as FCP Euro and such.. Advance Auto Parts is the only place i know for german OEM equivalent parts. Keep up the great work, love the channel. Also i need a good manual. I would love the star manual on computer but any ideas???

Safety in my 1996 e300 Diesel is just unbelievable n I will teach all my kids to drive in this tank 🤠

my 2004 w211 55amg did 285000 quick and harsh kilometers, no major problems. my w221 S63, 2008 now on 211000km. so far so good.

I remember the W116 450 SE silver grey with matching hub caps. Where are those? You see W123s and W124s, but the W116 are rare to see on the road.

Awesomeness

W116 - 73 to maybe 78. Or, 108, 109. Pierre, you are Da Man!!

I like the w114 115 serie the most, i like the 200 automatic on the Floor

I love my 71 W114 and 85 300CD. I can usually do the work myself, unless it's engine related. Then I don't know WTF I'm doing.

I like this channel and Mercedes source Channel also restoration barn they restore a lot of Mercedes Benz cars too

My Favorite Sedans are the W 114/W 115 From 1974 - 76

How you going mate I have a 1983 380 sec and I cannot explain the feeling matey of when I look at her or sit in or drive her umm Cobba will u b able to help me maintain this just wonderfull piece of engineering on how to ensure I am looking after her properly new is new but for myself older is the better and your love is stronger and lasting

It is beneficial to listen to someone who knows what they are talking about.

What do you think of w221 S300/S350? How is the reliability and cost of maintenance?

I saw that "wizard" video and was asking the same question.

There are valid reasons on both sides...you have to remember most people don' know what points are in the ignition system. Let's face it chances of 30/40 year old car breaking down are greater than a more modern car.Also they drive and ride differently. Guess choose what suits.

Hi Pierre! I need some help? I have a 1990 230ce w124, the car misfires and on acceleration will hesitate to accelerate. At first I thought it was spark but after replacing the plugs, leads, cap and coil it’s still the same, I also swapped the fuel distributor and metering head. Any ideas? Thanks!

I have a w140 600SEL i have it for 2 years now 0 problems. So what you think about it? Any advices for the future?

I really think that the w126 is the best car that we can buy. If we do not have the to buy a Grosser or a Gullwing, what is normal, the 126 needs to be our choice.

Hola necesito cambiar la caja de velocidades automática de mi mercedes w124 1990 y no se como desmontarla tienes algún tutorial para poder realizarlo gracias de chile

How do you feel about E300 diesels? Are some better than others?

I watch Hoovies, Car Wizard and Scotty. I specifically watched the Mercedes Benz episodes. And yes Scotty has started to acknowledge some of the better Mercedes models. They have valid points and so do you. I made the misake of buying an old 85 BMW 5 series. I did not take it to a qualified BMW mechanic knowledgeable enough to work on it. After taking it to no less than three BMW shops and two BMW guru's. Each one fixed some aspect of the car but none of them could do it all or had the time as i don't work on my own cars. The main issue was the way it ran due to a former owner monkeying around with the wiring. But it was too far gone. I've always like Mercedes Benz cars and this time i'm am only looking at Mercedes Benz that are not too old but not new either. I like the 2014 naturally aspirated e350 and notice the w212 c207 is being favored at the moment. But i also like the w202. The parts for some reason and much more resonably priced. I am also checking parts on Partsgeek, Pelican and FCP Euro. I did own a 01 c320 bought in 08 which had been in an accident i later found out. The first issue was cracked gas canisters located under the rear seats. It happened twice because there are two. Each time costing almost $500.00. The worst issue was the battery drain issue, other than that it drove beautifully and was quieter than my girls 2018 Mazda6.

Found a 2007 CLS 5:50 AM G 63 is that a good buy

Sir looking for a Ignition Control Module for a 1989 MB e260, where should I try shopping at....thanks in advance