[dr. dreg]

Also, a W-class appreciation thread.

The W124 is a mid-sized vehicle platform. Due to the high cost of German engineering and build quality, the W124 was designed to last many miles, with awards actually given and worn by high mileage versions.


Much of the 124's engineering and many of its features were advanced automotive technology at its introduction, incorporating innovations that have been adopted throughout the industry.[2] It had one of the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any vehicle of the time (0.28 for the 200/200D model for the European market with 185/65 R15 tires) due to its aerodynamic body, that included plastic molding for the undercarriage to streamline airflow beneath the car, reducing fuel consumption and wind noise. It had a single windscreen wiper that had an eccentric mechanism at its base that extended the wiper's reach to the top corners of the windscreen (more than if it had traveled in a simple arc). The saloon/sedan, coupés and convertibles had optional rear headrests that would fold down remotely to improve rearward visibility when required. This feature was not available for the T-model because of its specific layout (no space to store the retractable headrests), but the station-wagon serially came with a "neighbour-friendly" rear door that was pulled in the shut-position silently and automatically by a sensor-controlled servomotor. With the exception of the 200, which was equipped with a Stromberg or Pierburg carburetor but was not available to the United States, fuel injection was standard, and the engines incorporated features that maximised performance. The most notable such feature was the addition of an oxygen sensor in the exhaust system which, in conjunction with a semi-electronic fuel injection system, could make the engine run more efficiently. This improved fuel consumption while simultaneously meeting stricter emission regulations. Mercedes-Benz's four-wheel drive system, the 4Matic was first introduced on the W124 in 1986.

Mercedes launched a cabriolet (convertible) version in Europe in 1991, the 300 CE 24V, and in the UK (RHD) and Japan (LHD), the 320CE, and North America, the 300CE, in 1992. These versions were re-designated as the E320 in 1993, complemented by the less powerful, but less expensive E220 in 1993, and the mainland-Europe-only E 200 in 1994. Mercedes brought the E320 cabriolet (convertible) to the USA and Japan from 1993 to 1995. There were 68 E36 AMG cabriolets built from 1993 until 1996 (54 LHD and 14 RHD) and even fewer 300CE 3.4 AMG from 1992 until 1993 to complement the also rare E36 AMG coupe, saloon (RHD only) and estate. The E320, E220, and E200 cabriolets ceased production in 1997.

SsangYong Motor Company of Korea licensed the W124 design and continues to produce a stretched version of the W124 as the Chairman, with a Ssangyong badge. It has a 2.9 m (110 in) wheelbase and 3.2 L Mercedes straight-6 M104 engine. Chairman currently has 2.3 L (M111), 2.8 L (M104), and 3.2 L (M104) engines in its product line-ups. SsangYong Chairman has developed a 3.6 L version of M104 engine recently for its high-end Chairman line up. The engine is called XGi360.

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[Spiffyfable]

I actually watched the whole thing.
Very interesting and sad. It may sound odd and crazy to most but he did have some zen qualities. I could see something in him that almost reminded me of myself at onetime or another. Yet that is no way to live a life, and he will soon be dead from a heart attack or disease

[Darkest Angel]

What a sad life

[collaredgirl65]

[Brometheus]

so he's basically a hobo with a car and job.. though, i dont see this as a medical issue.. its his choice of life.

[Rusty666]

[DiamondSmiles]

What a weirdo with a strange laugh! I watched about half and got bored.

I don't think staying in that nasty stale air all day and night is good for any living creature that isn't a bug.

[Faline]

Sad sad life.
He talks about his parents don't speak to him as he wont change his ways and stop the driving etc. They will die one day, he'll have regrets. His father says he has no son though.

Sitting in a car 24/7, 365 days of the year. I'd crack up. He doesn't even know if his legs work any more, if he could walk. He must smell, wiping himself with tissues wont clean a body correctly. Bet his arsehole is proper festering Love to know how he goes for a shit btw or where he keeps it.

What a sad lonely life.

[Viking64]

I have a W-124 (400E V-8). I love it, but I wouldn't want to live in it.

[hal0mega]

yes it is quite a nice car