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Originally Posted by jcyuhn
In terms of "the way it drives" a 210 leaves a 126 for dead. The 210 is a responsive, comfortable almost-a-sport-sedan. A 126 is big and ponderous in comparison.
Yeah, the rack and pinion steering has a different feel than the old recirculating ball boxes, but nonetheless it is very, very good. Steering on a 210 has good feel to tell you how hard the tires are working and is very accurate on center with almost no play.
Fuel economy on a 210 wagon should be about the same as a 126 diesel, maybe a little better on the highway.
I'm thinking the reliability of a 2000+ 210 isn't going to have much trouble matching the reliabilty of an '87 SDL.
One thing to be aware of with wagons is they have a bit more road noise than sedans. It's not bothersome, but is noticeable. Be sure to drive any candidate cars at highway speeds.
It's hard to argue with a 210 wagon; they are a great blend of competent driving, comfort, safety, utility, and even decent economy.
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Precisely.
I have no idea where that above poster Ferdman came up with his beliefs on W210's handling. All eroneous from my 11 years and 120K miles driving and owning one.
The W210 (mine anyway) is a precise rocket sled of a car that does everything well. It's fast, quick, handles perfectly, stops on a dime, and feels like a tuned sports car is how it feels in your hands.
If an SDL feels anything like my mid '80s SD did - they're apples and zebras apart from the W210 in the performance and overall ride aspects of the two cars. I much prefer the W210's precision.