Wow. Those are disappointing numbers for a 124. I'm guessing you traded it in, given the depreciation numbers.

I have a 1993 300E sedan that I purchased in March 2003 for $12,000. So I'm at about $1375/year in depreciation; perhaps a bit less if I were to sell it myself.

My repair experience has been a whole lot better as well. It has been in the shop 3 times for repairs, totaling about $4600. Two sets of tires as well, totaling about $1000 (I buy good tires). Other repairs I've done myself - front brakes, tune ups & oil change, rear shocks, new battery, replacing the dead Becker radio, etc. I don't have a full list handy, but very much doubt the total parts cost would double the $4500 figure. So I'm looking at <$9K over 10 years, about $1125/year.

So I'm looking at about $2500/year in depreciation/maintenance/repair over 8 years. Doesn't seem too bad for a fairly nice car. Wife still drives it daily and doesn't want to give it up anytime soon.