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| Topic Started: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:35 pm (1,402 Views) | |
| NEIL | Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:35 pm Post #1 |
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There's much love for this thug cousin of the W201 around here, so let's share it!    
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| thinksoutloud | Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:41 pm Post #2 |
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I was looking at a load of pictures of these the other day. Haven't thought about them much before, perhaps cos they were LHD. How different is the body from standard? Arches & skirts; anything more subtle changed? Has anyone on here ever driven one? .j |
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| julian | Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:42 pm Post #3 |
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That is a good looking car, very tasty muscleman.gif I like it, is the build quality of this model up to much? |
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| NEIL | Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:53 pm Post #4 |
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Oh yes - W201 and then some. W124 launched shortly after the 190 and was produced in roughly the same era (ending in 1995 apart from the convertible) - regarded as the absolute pinnacle of executive cars. Interiors are just lovely. Wikipedia entry: Mercedes also included a sport version of the W124, the 500E, created in close cooperation with Porsche. Each 500E was hand-built by Porsche, being transported back and forth between the Mercedes plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen during assembly---taking a full 18 days to complete each model. Between 1991 and 1995, Mercedes/Porsche built a total of 10479 500E's. Of these, 1505 of the "super" sports sedans were imported into the USA between 1992-1994, or roughly 500 cars per year of importation. Called the 500E through model year 1993, in 1994 it was face-lifted along with the rest of the range and renamed the E500. The 500E had a 32-valve V8 engine delivering 322 hp (240 kW) and 354 ft·lbf (480 N·m), with the engine being derived from the R129 500SL roadster. Sports car braking performance also came from SL components: front SL500 300mm disks with 4-piston calipers came installed on the 1992 and early 1993 cars. The later 1993, and all 1994 cars came with the upgraded 320mm set taken from the 600SL. Rear brakes on all years were 277mm brakes from the 500SL. In the USA, the 500E came fully-loaded, with the only options available to the buyer being a dealer-installed CD changer and an integrated telephone. The 500E was only available as a four-seater, with the four leather seats supplied by Recaro (the fronts heated). Called the "Velvet Hammer" by Mercedes, and a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by the press, performance tests of the day yielded impressive results: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) times of 5.5 seconds and accelerateration through the quarter-mile (0.4 km) in 14.1 seconds at 101 mph (163 km/h). Top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph (251 km/h). It was rated at 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) in the city and 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) on the highway. With its aggressive stance: 1.5 inches wider track, 0.9 inch lower profile, flared fenders, side skirts, front air-dam and wide tires, the 500E is easily distinguished from its lesser brethren. Because of its look, limited numbers, hand-built construction, and unique pedigree, the 500E is already considered a "classic," even within Mercedes-Benz. |
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| julian | Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:04 pm Post #5 |
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Brilliant write up, sounds a fantastic car, never realised the car's pedigree. Would love one, but mpg maintainance etc not realistic, so i'll stick with the 2.6 lol Really impressed though, thanks for the info
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| NEIL | Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:06 pm Post #6 |
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A rare sight on the road, i've only ever seen one - debadged in Zurich. Here are some more...  
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:34 am Post #7 |
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These are the Boll*x and thats final my absolute dream Mercedes and I will have one one day nearly bought one about 3 months ago but because I was not driving I could not get to it to look at it I Want one bad so bad all the other merc would glady get sacrificed for one They may not be as quick as todays AMGs  but are so much more special
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| weneakhborz | Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:02 am Post #8 |
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these cars are great.i just love them. that era's cars are so awsome.love it |
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:08 pm Post #9 |
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Mate build quality is second to none any 124 build quality wise wipes the floor with any merc to date Personal opinion though but I think its damn true
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| cossie connoisseur | Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:34 pm Post #10 |
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W124 was a great car though did have problems at the end of production life cos of cost cuts (1996) if you want one best year is 1994 tbh. This goes expecially for the 500E as it was changed and power was reduced slightly for reg reasons (E500) |
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:09 am Post #11 |
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I doubt you will have many build quality issues with any 500E/E500 they were all virtually hand built Allthough I do agree build quality took a slight dive towards the end of the 124 career as a mid size for Merc 
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| cossie connoisseur | Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:37 am Post #12 |
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the 500's build quality was consistant throughout productin but did go through a minor facelift where it was watered down very slightly so the best ones are the early ones. |
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| big al merc | Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:40 pm Post #13 |
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when i was getting tyres for my 190 the other day a guy asked if it was mine . i told him it was and he told me he loved mercs and had just sold a 500e. i thought at first yes of course you did then he brought his new car in SL55 AMG. found out from the guys in tyre shop he is loaded but really down to earth and they remember the car and said it was awesome! he said if he still had it i could have taken it for a drive :wacko: |
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| cra_arc | Fri Apr 6, 2007 6:10 am Post #14 |
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well u know i aint been round much recently but you allknow how much i love the e500/500e w124 awesome awesome love em 2 bits apparently theres one for sale in exeter area for bout 17000 ouch !!!!!!!! still look at the hammer pics i posted ages ago e60 an the w124 e73 !!!!!!!! e73 the daddy uber rare |
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| NEIL | Fri Apr 6, 2007 7:58 pm Post #15 |
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Was it in this thread? Couldn't post them again could you Col? (please) |
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| cra_arc | Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:02 pm Post #16 |
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    a few for ya need to dig em up from the depths of one of my hard drives ... |
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| cra_arc | Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:08 pm Post #17 |
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here a few more     last one is at rickys place (v12) |
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| big al merc | Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:59 pm Post #18 |
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cra arc i know what is coming next you will finish yours get it on the road and then find a 500 and will sell your 190 :lol: 
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| cra_arc | Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:54 pm Post #19 |
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u know what all.. on the old site i used to rave about these and have had a couple of w124`s and i do love em ... but the 201 is staying .. m8 second car tho !!!!! he he he theres one for sale loccaly.... |
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| cra_arc | Fri May 4, 2007 9:20 pm Post #20 |
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BUMP !!!!!!! CANT BELEIVE THESE CARS DONT GET MORE RECOGNITION.. there u go rant over  oooh an got one lined up..... ask me which model go on ......plz.....he he he so how does US customised import gonna convert to rhd sound ) ev 1 will think uk car made to look like he he he he no one will think ... gen car made to look like copy now will they and lets face it 99.9999999 % of the voting pop would never know any wayz....he he he so nice for people to think copy of a car that aint what its supposed to be but then shock awe wow is it ? was it ? did it ? lol who knows ..... the driver  v8 till the 73 comes up ...... |
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| NEIL | Fri May 4, 2007 9:48 pm Post #21 |
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Mmmm i want whatever you've been drinking. Tell me the 2.3-16 Evo-1 is safe... (ie you ain't gonna sell it for a W124 no matter how nice) |
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| cossie connoisseur | Fri May 4, 2007 9:55 pm Post #22 |
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have both! |
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| cra_arc | Fri May 4, 2007 10:30 pm Post #23 |
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he he he na the fevo is stayin .. tbh the 2.3 16v would have stayed.. but after the accident it would have been a crashed 2.3 16v...... yeh another one.. so i thought the bits were sittin in various yards ... so why not get the ultimate look with a damn fine base .... which it was b4 tbh it was one of the best 2.3 16v around... condition wise.. and see where we go ... now i love evo 11 but i love evo1 even more.... oh so much more.... its just so much purer ....is that a word.... evo 1 is the ultimate imho.... and before ne one says buy an evo1 one then .... yeh i could of but i went with what i had... see the evo motor for me aint where its at.... if i want one i will buy one simple !!!! cant afford it but if i want it i will buy it..... ne wayz....( thatz why im alwayz skint .) there are much better engine variants avilable tbh... and if i was goin the purist route yeh theres a few around ...\ but i love the base im workin from... end off. now then e500 500e. oooh i love w124`s allways have and alwayz will i xpect had a copla me self dad had a few when they were in the dealers as 2 year old examples etc ..... no more tho sorry to say ... had a nice ice blue ( not sure of the color code) amg rep... jeez it was nice low and i mean really low an he was like 60 years old..... i used it a bit loved it.. ( hes had 6.9 sel an the like.... !!!) now he like 70 yrs old has a couple new c class things in silver....) but a 500e/ e500 why not have a rhd w124 with all the e500 bts but more ???? hammer or e73 ??? ok not an original e500 etc but better.... will see what i can find.... he he he went of on a tangent there sort off....... wait an see.... nother glass of vino plz..... ah u lot know my rants by now.....he he he |
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| maggot | Fri Jun 8, 2007 5:32 pm Post #24 |
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| cra_arc | Fri Jun 8, 2007 5:45 pm Post #25 |
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love it tell more plz i love these cars .... im defo gettin another one some time thay are solid as hell ride well got great space and still look the bussines. same colors as mine wsas .. wish i kept it an modified it now .... still there is plenty around |
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| Lewis 190E 2.5 16 | Fri Jun 8, 2007 6:00 pm Post #26 |
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That 300 24 must be quick, twin turbo
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| NEIL | Fri Jun 8, 2007 6:08 pm Post #27 |
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Maggot, you are a hero
That's a gem
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| maggot | Fri Jun 8, 2007 6:42 pm Post #28 |
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Edited by maggot, Sat Jun 7, 2008 1:04 pm.
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| stwat | Fri Jun 8, 2007 8:04 pm Post #29 |
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Wow Massive respect due bow.gif Stu |
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| NEIL | Fri Jun 8, 2007 8:11 pm Post #30 |
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Yup, this i gotta see. Maggot it sounds insane. Talking of period AMG, look what's on eBay UK (item no 150125982328) Mercedes-Benz 260E AMG AUTO  Ducktail included
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| maggot | Fri Jun 8, 2007 8:22 pm Post #31 |
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Edited by maggot, Sat Jun 7, 2008 1:04 pm.
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| thinksoutloud | Fri Jun 8, 2007 8:27 pm Post #32 |
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Bang on topic, have just been out to get petrol and passed a '500E' parked outside a club... now, do I go out again with the camera and take a pic?! Please bear in mind 1) the club is well gangsta, 2) my flash is gash and 3) it'll take you guys all of 2 secs to say the car's a fake! .j |
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| Matt | Fri Jun 8, 2007 11:23 pm Post #33 |
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Get us a picture
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| cra_arc | Fri Jun 8, 2007 11:45 pm Post #34 |
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just do this ....
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| thinksoutloud | Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:35 pm Post #35 |
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Done! Was thrashed, so this is all I got... As mentioned, flash worse than useless, have crudely lightenened images a little - can anyone offer word on whether this is the real McCoy?! .j  
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| NEIL | Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:45 pm Post #36 |
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Yep, that's the real deal. LHD, correct foglights (both sets) and those luscious flared arches. Mmmm, Rear Window Blind! it's electric, iirc. |
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| cra_arc | Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:22 pm Post #37 |
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certy looks like it is ... cant say 100% but close enough for me.... i want one ....
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| jmsbrydon | Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:24 pm Post #38 |
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a guy a phew streets away from me has one exactly the same colour as my 190 but he dosnt look after it .....rust spots everywhere and its really dirty.....mind you it looks cool when you park my 190 behind it. |
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| bolide | Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:27 pm Post #39 |
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 This is Talbir Bain's car at Longcross for a video shoot for Autocar. I took a few snaps and drove the camera car for the video shot on the Longcross outer circuit Autocar video http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.aspx?AR=240190&Page=6&CT=V Nick Froome Edited by bolide, Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:12 pm.
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| weneakhborz | Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:28 pm Post #40 |
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wonderful shot. |
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