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I’ve been looking through all the W124 posts here for quite a while, so I thought it was finally time to share mine as well.
This is actually my second W124 – a 1991 E230. I bought it with around 126,000 km (78,000 miles) on the clock, and it’s now approaching 160,000 km (99,000 miles). It’s my daily driver and I use it all year round, summer and winter.
And honestly, I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s probably the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. It has never let me down and simply does exactly what it’s supposed to do. At the same time, I absolutely love the timeless and elegant design. In my opinion, it still looks incredibly good more than 30 years later.
I’m also part of a few W124 and car groups and regularly get positive feedback about the car, so I thought I’d finally share it here as well. I’ve included a few pictures for you to check out.
There is one thing that tends to be a little controversial though: the aftermarket CarPlay system I installed in the interior. 😄 I know a lot of W124 enthusiasts aren’t fans of something like this – you either like it or you don’t. Personally, I love it. I’m a bit of a tech nerd and having full Apple CarPlay functionality is a huge benefit for me, especially since this is my daily driver.
For me, it gives the car the best of both worlds: the classic, timeless Mercedes design combined with a little bit of modern technology for everyday use.
Curious to hear what you guys think of my W124!