In my opinion the 210 E is the worst E class ever put into production, there were numerous quality issues where they cut corners on materials at every possible corner.

Dashboards are garbage
Spring Perch and rust issues
Climate control issues

The W124 is by far the best Mercedes had to offer from the late 80s-early 90s. A 210 cant hold a candle to a w124.

As me how I know.

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2001 G500 (45k and counting)
1991 350SDL (211 and counting)
1998 C43 (50k) Silver/Black (sold)
1995 E500 (40k and counting) Pearl Black/Anthracite (sold)
1991 300CE (50k and counting) Silver/Black Cloth (sold)
1983 300D - 79k Classic White/Blue Leather
2002 E55 Obsidian Black/Black
1996 S600 Coupe - 75k Black/Black (traded)
1984 300D -145k (sold)
Silver Blue Metallic/ Blue Leather
1985 300D - 87k (sold)
Manganese Brown/ Palomino Leather
2005 E55, 50k(sold)
Flint Gray/Black