W124 rides again, in Korea!
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From: Richmond, Va.
1991 300E
W124 rides again, in Korea!
Some of you may already know this, but Mercedes licensced the W124 platform to a korean company who built a W124 based sedan called the Chariman. Apparenlty the chassis, engine, tranny and suspension are all mercedes parts.
you can look at it here:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/D...23/sych600.htm
you can look at it here:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/D...23/sych600.htm
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From: Northern Cali
W124
It's been going on for a long time now. That company also makes vans, SUVs, and crew cab pick-ups using mb parts. I know the "chairman" uses the standard six cylinder engine while their van and SUV models utilize the 2.5L diesel engine. When I lived overseas there was a mercedes benz van that was very popular. When people got word it was assembled by a korean company, they would buy the cheaper korean version and replace the emblems w/ MB ones. Kinda funny.
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From: Ohio
1992 400E
That's pretty cool that some of the w124 parts are still being used, even though it's an older design. I don't really like the body design, but there are definite resemblences to a Mercedes. That hood ornament is pretty interesting too.
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From: Bryson City NC
93 300SE Rauch "Smoke"
Dang this thing looks impressive! 
Here's another link! 
Smokie
http://www.ssangyong.co.nz/chairman.html
Here's another link! Smokie
http://www.ssangyong.co.nz/chairman.html
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From: Northern Cali
W124
They're intended for use in thirdworld nations or remote areas. It was meant for those who want to know they have the MB quality and design yet won't feel bad when they have to cross a creek or traverse pot hole ridden street. And trust me, they have some nasty a$$ pot holes.
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From: Copenhagen,Denmark / Malmö, Sweden
'97 W202 C180 aut. Elegance Former : '99 W202 S500 w. keyless go, carlsson lowering kit.
hehe havent heard about the "chairman" before, only the Musso and Rexton...
Seen a couple of Musso's in Denmark over the years, and the Rexton has been selling good because of the huge taxes Denmark has on Cars/Added equipment...
The Rexton uses the ML's platform and 270(now 280CDI) engine. Seems to be working.
//Nick
Seen a couple of Musso's in Denmark over the years, and the Rexton has been selling good because of the huge taxes Denmark has on Cars/Added equipment...
The Rexton uses the ML's platform and 270(now 280CDI) engine. Seems to be working.
//Nick
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