Thread: W124 or W126

My preference W126
The 300SEL would be the one to get. 380SEL for a V8.
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I now have two W124 station wagons for me and the missus, a '93 E280 six cylinder and a '94 E220 four cylinder. They have thorougly modern 4 valve twin cam VVT motors with electronic fuel injection. Both wagons are terrifically comfy, the four has more torque and the six has more top end. Both have been converted (by me) to sequential vapour LPG injection. Neither has been completely trouble free but they are both damn fine cars given their age. Given a choice I'd rather the bigger six, the E320, but they're rare in wagons out here. In a sedan they'd be an absolute corker.

The only real major fault with these is that Mercedes trialled a new biodegradeable insulation on their wiring harnesses, and unless the engine loom has been replaced, expect loads of trouble. My two wagons fortunately were meticulously maintained up until fairly recently and both have replacement harnesses. The four speed auto trannies are pretty reliable too, so long as they get their occasional service.

All major parts are readily available but be warned good stuff is very expensive. They do appear in pick-a-part wrecking yards these days though so worth keeping an eye open for new arrivals in your area. The couple of Merc wrecking yards I have tried to deal with have been absolutely useless.

I'd go for a W123 any day of the week, owned two and they are a gem of a car, best car Mercedes produced.


Go for a diesel wagon if you can find one, getting rare and fetching good money now in Europe!

Thanks for the advice sofar gents. I will have a bit of a read up on the W123 but only sedans have been mentioned up until now and I think the preference is for a long wheelbase jobby.

Dam, these are nice. I am starting to understand the appeal.

Now you know why I am after a W126.
A maroon or dark blue 560SEL with a sunroof in excellent condition. I've been looking for a while.

I saw a V12 BMW 750IL on the side of the road in Gunnedah last week. They only wanted $3500 for it. Depreciation took its toll.
Although it was silver in colour, if it were in black on some nice rims, it would would look great.

Mmmmm....

If only it was a different colour.

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Auto

I think I'll have this one too.

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Auto

Think I'll pop over and have a squiz at this one.

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Auto