One thing I enjoyed about the W201 compared to my previous E30 was how much more solid the chassis was. Everything is more rigid, less likely to break or flex and this includes everything in the interior. Theres no wind noise and the rear end is much more planted on bumpy roads. Its failings are the lack of rack an pinion steering and eventually size. Fortunately the W124 is just a stretched and widened W201 which fit the bill perfectly for me. I wish I still had my M42 powered E30. The fun to drive factor is hard to beat with anything short of a Miata but its certainly not daily driver material.

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