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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
The W126 was very much a design for the 80's. Sure it looks good but their are other nicer looking sedans out their. Take the old Jag's like the 3.8 from the early 60's for example.
Or even the last 7 series before it was hacked apart.
IMHO the W140's look a bit awkward from the rear and when you view it from the rear at an angle. The W126 also falls apart a bit at these angles but not as much because it is less bulky.
People tend to bad mouth the newer cars, I don't understand why. According to some the W124 is over complex junk, and so is the W126. They claim the W123 was MB at its height.
Whatever I don't live in the past, I'll keep the W126's and the oldies for weekend fun but give me a 4matic S550 for daily use. 
I don't see anything wrong with the W221's interior, seems much nicer and with many more features then the W126's. I like all the gadgets, I want air suspension, night vision, a 7spd tranny and all the modern gear they have to offer. |
The W126 design, or any design from Mercedes 20 years ago is TIMELESS. Don't take it from me, that is a universal opinion.
I could do without the car piloting itself. I don't care for ABC, speed-sensitive steering, air-matic, express windows, SBC(junk), and Nightview Assist.
I also prefer sleek shapes that are easily recognizeable from a distance. But the W126 isn't flawless. Personally I feel the W126 could've been improved by an integrated grille ala W140, and Euro lights standard, with a more flush tail (below decklid), and the taillights could've been ribbed to a lesser degree.
Perhaps what others say about newer MB's is true. Perhaps not. You'll never know until you try one for yourself. You can't say they're good if you haven't owned one.
I believe there is credence to customer's testimonials based on my own lesser dealings with Mercedes.