Wow, they tested a W124 for durability.

Here is the link to the vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bIV_hHPAFQ&mode=related&search=


There are 4 parts to the test, all on the right side. I would reccomend watching this, you will be suprised at the outcome.


(This may be a repost, so if it is I appologise.

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Totally awesome, man!

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Pretty amazing...and they started with an example that was in far better shape than mine...and with MORE miles!

Would have liked to get those euro headlights off of it before they started bashing it!

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Wow!

That's amazing!

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

now lets see a w123





not

Well I suppose you need to watch it with sound, because I'm scratching my head and wondering what the point of all that was.

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Ralph

1985 300D Turbo, CA model
248,650 miles and counting...

Very cool. Do a search on that site for w124 and you can see the other tests.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

they didnt really put dynamite in the engine compartment.. if they truly did the valve cover would have shatterd since it appears to be plastic..

The point is that a 17 year old car that sold for around $1,700 can take all the abuse handed out to new cars on that test track. I think it shows that the W124 (and we all know the W123) are some of the best cars ever engineered and built.

I have dealings with Benzheads in England, Netherlands and Germany and everyone that I have spoken with regarding the W124 agree that it is the best Mercedes ever. I spoke with a Mercedes mechanic in West End that told me that Mercedes quality went down after the W124, and that that is the one to own because it blends modern safety features with rock solid engineering and quality. The video test is a little subjective but it proves a point.

Try doing that with a 17 year old Cadillac or Nissan (if you can still find one on the road) and I think they would not fare nearly so well.

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1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

I think the mafioso of that era already performed the "dynamite" test on all of those Caddys...

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2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

Fully agree. The W124 is probably the best blend of old school quality and modern engineering. Anything earlier or later may compromise too much in either direction.

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Nice test...but did she need to pound it with a bat...I am calling the cops onher..."elder abuse!"

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What was really amazing is that even when it was run over by the monster truck, he could still open and close the door.

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Jimmy Hoffa's coffin

Can't kill an old MB!

Should have shot it with an 88!

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