Mercedes Benz W124 - any problems?

sir_peanuts SG

w124 with 9 years coe left is going as cheap as 11k on sgcarmart.

i've heard legends about it having rock solid build quality like a tank, but also stories of old ones breaking down oftenly, espcially in singapore climate.

so can anyone with an experience share?

LazerLordz SG

Less problems than a W210.

Try to get a 16V model. Make sure there is no huge problems with the transmission and suspension.

Variodical SG

This is how tough W124 is
http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/09/fifth-gear-puts-the-mercedes-benz-w124-to-the-limit/

EVOW123 SG

when you get it,

dun forget to join SGMERC[/url]

AE86tofu SG

you should ask Tofushop193…he has one W124 E200 which is running nicely….

ody2004 SG

I believe the price indicated is wrong. Normally such age n coe should be ard 26 - 28k.

I driving a W124 now but the one advertised is 8 valves engine. Get a 16 valves one; more powerful.

As for problem every old car got its share of problems but one thing is W124 parts is easily avaliable n price wise still ok. But do note the engine oil is 6 litres and the transmission oil is 8 litres. Very costly.

AE86tofu SG

if i'm correct the 8 valve engine is the pre-facelift 200Es while the 16 valve ones are the later batches of the E200 and E220s (1994 Era) can anyone confirm this? tofushop193??

LazerLordz SG

1986-1988 - W124 200 (Carb model)
1989-1992 - W124 200E (8V injection)
1993 - W124 200e (16V injection, pre facelift)
1994-1995 W124 E200 (16V Facelift) Masterpiece edition (1995)

Parts are readily available. If I had a chassis and the time, I'd build a E500 replica. Embarassed

tomsss SG

dunno why but somehow i prefer the pre-facelift 200Es... the look more robust and less refined. Laughing Eh this is a car i wouldn't mind getting as my first ride leh

breytonhartge SG

Hi had a 94 E280, it was a really strong car.. well built and very very robust!

LazerLordz SG

It'd make a good first ride. Razz

breytonhartge SG

all said and done though, the E34 5 series is a pretty good car too… as well built as the Merc…

ceecookie SG

Whats the power output for the E200 facelifted version?

Cpt.ZR SG

hahah my dad used to have that car... with 4 person and boot loaded with stuff that the car sink down quite alot.. The car managed to climb genting and Mt Fraiser WO over heating leh...I saw many honda civics over heating.. V power car.. Loved it alot... but had to scrap it cos more than 10 yrs le.. sad... Mr. Green

JJxJJ SG

Shocked Shocked Shocked to be continued even after many rounds of torture!

WHATODO SG

Is this the W124 model?

sir_peanuts SG

yes it's the W124. supposedly built like a tank so i'm finding out if it's true.

sir_peanuts SG

i beg to differ, old BMWs are a pain in the ass and very much inferior in reliability compared to merc.

the first time i sat in a BMW, it was a 1992 318i, friend took it to johor. engine started leaking oil there, had a very impression of old BMWs from then on.

tofushop193 SG

don say this man...later someone tot u kana brainwash... Laughing ...right???AE86TOFU

LazerLordz SG

I see a few Brabus W124s.

Ooh..the E500. Laughing