Hi,
I have always loved the W124 wagons. Have a 97 320E, currently not in love with it.

I've understood that I should run if somebody offers me 4matic from that era. True??
I guess question is, if I really dont care about the 4matic working correctly or at all. Do I need to worry about it not working or having to repair it??
Can I turn it off, and have it work as a 2 wheel drive, and go blistfully down the road or is it that simple??

Thanks for your input..

Also anybody know of a good W124 wagon for sale in Western Washington ( Seattle ) Area?

Unless you actually need the 4matic...it does not seem logical to buy one and disconnect the 4matic system. There are plenty of nice w124 wagons popping up all the time, just be patient and you'll find one that suits you best. Good thing about wagons is for the most part they are abused less as they are more of a family car
I love mine and its so much more useful than my sedan when it comes to carrying anything at all.

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2003 Gray Mercedes ML350 - 122k

I like there design also, and its practical.

I had a 93 400e, that I was totaled in, loved that car. Think that the
124 design is like a lot of Mercedes, pretty timeless.

Like I said current 320E, hasnt really impressed me..

Thanks
George

I have a W124 300TE with 140,000 on it and it runs great...even in Chicago the 4-Matic is not required. As a matter of fact it is a liabiltiy..
The previous owner tried to pawn mine off as a 4-Matic but it wasn't...
one look under the front end was enough...I said, there's no diff or half shafts or anything down there, this is not a 4 wheel drive car...seller says to me 'ALL MERCEDES BENZ' are 4 wheel drive....he wanted $6,800 for it, I bought it for $3,200....had 124,000 when I bought it...3 years ago...I wish I could find more, this car is A TANK...SCREW IT....this Mercedes Benz just does it...and I have a BMW in the waiting for a restoration as it coming upon 'classic' status....

Unless it's been rebuilt with the "improved parts."

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Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles

So it sounds like I cant just flip a switch and turn it off
If it has problems.

Sorry I'm really ignorent of the 4matics.

So take it off the list of potential purchases unless its been rebuilt recently.

I do miss my 400E, wish they had made a 400 version of the wagon..

thanks again