The eternal debate. No car is as sturdy as a 123 or 124. Those days are long gone.

I drive about every new car imaginable, (sans ultra exotics). They're ALL full of electronics. Just tons of buttons, video screens etc. Even Infiniti G35s and mid level Lexi. Make my W220 look like a Model A.

The natural progression from a 124 would be a 210. As POS mentioned, take a look at the E320. Tons of info here, use the search feature.

Edit: The Infiniti's aren't exactly appliance-like. Plenty of electrical glitches, not just a German thing anymore.

The most solid, att'n to detail, well crafted, great fit and finish vehicle I've ever driven, (besides a Mercedes 126) is the newest generation Lexus SUV, the LX 470. For whatever reason it seems to top the big sedan.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

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