Mike G,

That may be the most accurate account I have read yet regarding this issue. I've driven them all - from an E230 Kompressor to W140s all the way down to my old w114 car. The older ones have a feel to them that just isn't captured in the newer models. Yes, the new generation cars are faster, handle better, shift smoother and are more comfortable. But some things are missing.

Here some my gripes: The instrumentation is TERRIBLE. The blue electronic lighting is chintzy, and the layout of the new C's dash look almost exactly like mid 80's GM pickups! The seat cushions are thinner and the leather does not feel as durable. The grills are plastic. Flakey cupholders as well as other convienance features which would be more at home in a buick.

116/123/124/107/126 - These are the products from when MBZ was at its peak.

Mike

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E