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JordaanDMC-12 · #31 09-28-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johnathan1

I've owned every gas model of W126... 300SEL, 420SEL, 560SEL. I think the 420SEL is probably the best one of the bunch. It doesn't have the hydraulic rear suspension of the 560 (which believe me, will be expensive and annoying!), yet it has the same gearing as the 560, which is a problem on the 300. The 300SEL is a nice car, but it revs too high on the hwy, slow pickup, yet it gets around the same mileage as the 420.

The 420SEL is the happy medium. It gets about the same mileage as the 300 (decent), and most of the power of the 560, but without getting 8MPG city, and the expensive hydraulic repairs. The best of the bunch are the 89+ models, with their upgraded stereo systems (SO much better than pre-89 cars) and the nicer seats/interior. The pleated leather seats of the older models don't hold up nearly as well as the newer ones, and aren't as comfortable.

I agree that the W126 is the best choice for you! Once you buy one, you will love it, guaranteed! My first W126 completely changed the way I thought about Mercedes (in a good way). In my opinion they have got to be one of the 10 best chassis of all time!

Ok, it's seriously between the w124 and w126 but we're really interested in this red 300E. I would really like it, because I'm a big big fan of the 124 chassis but have always like the 126.

If we end up walking away from this 124 we'll probably look at a few more 126's. But I REALLY like this 300E.

pawoSD · #32 09-28-2009, 06:35 PM

Its a tough call.....both are excellent, W124 is more nimble....more rustproof....easier to repair some things....but the ride of the W126 is unsurpassed IMHO. It feels massively bigger than the W124. (My preference is huge cars, so I am partial to the W126, but even on long trips in the W124 I was perfectly comfortable.) I suppose ideal would be an SDL or 300/420SEL for me.