E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

so what handy things did your car come with

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 02:34 AM
  #1  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
so what handy things did your car come with

damb i got f**ked up to day cut my hand up badly bleeding ever where just when this looked bad. i remembered my car came with a emergency kit and opened it and found every thing i needed. along with things to set my broked fingers.i love my car it has so many handy things. i have to wash the blood of the hood sides and trunk of my car now but oh well it is just more work that id be happy to do im in allot oooo pain
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 03:02 AM
  #2  
braknstuf's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
E320
You type very well one handed, must have had a lot of practice

But back on topic, handy things in my Benz - Well probably the most usefull thing i can think of is the powered head rest. If a buddy gets a new car i simply ask if he has power head rests, when he responds no i just say You havent lived until you have power head rests. Other things include a full size spare, a jack, and a tool kit with actual tools in it - damn those are just novel ideas anymore, i mean who changes thier own tires? Just hit the big blue idiot button and make some other smuck come out and air wrench your old wheel off and torque the new one on (to 300fp no less).

Things I miss in the E class that are present in the S are the rear "Cigar" lighters - extra outlets is always a good thing. Heated seats with inflatable lumbar.

Now if they could have just manged to engineer a drink holder....
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 03:17 AM
  #3  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
Originally Posted by braknstuf
You type very well one handed, must have had a lot of practice

But back on topic, handy things in my Benz - Well probably the most usefull thing i can think of is the powered head rest. If a buddy gets a new car i simply ask if he has power head rests, when he responds no i just say You havent lived until you have power head rests. Other things include a full size spare, a jack, and a tool kit with actual tools in it - damn those are just novel ideas anymore, i mean who changes thier own tires? Just hit the big blue idiot button and make some other smuck come out and air wrench your old wheel off and torque the new one on (to 300fp no less).

Things I miss in the E class that are present in the S are the rear "Cigar" lighters - extra outlets is always a good thing. Heated seats with inflatable lumbar.

Now if they could have just manged to engineer a drink holder....
yeah i just love 1st aid kit and tools for my car ive had to change one tire this year it kinda fell apart the only thing i dont like AIR bag light it pops on and off all the time
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 09:32 AM
  #4  
vili1982's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: Cambridge, Ontario
95 E320 Coupe, Diesel Golf
I haven't used my med kit yet thank god. But I'd say heated seats is my favourite option on the car.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:45 AM
  #5  
Federic0W124's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 350
Likes: 2
From: Seattle
1992 400E
[QUOTE=braknstuf;2411618]You type very well one handed, must have had a lot of practice

QUOTE]
LOL.
My first aid kit is no longer there...replaced by subwoofers.
but when i first got the car it was the coolest **** ive ever seen.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 12:22 PM
  #6  
LoveLEE143's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta
1983 240D, 1989 300E
Originally Posted by braknstuf
You type very well one handed, must have had a lot of practice

But back on topic, handy things in my Benz - Well probably the most usefull thing i can think of is the powered head rest. If a buddy gets a new car i simply ask if he has power head rests, when he responds no i just say You havent lived until you have power head rests. Other things include a full size spare, a jack, and a tool kit with actual tools in it - damn those are just novel ideas anymore, i mean who changes thier own tires? Just hit the big blue idiot button and make some other smuck come out and air wrench your old wheel off and torque the new one on (to 300fp no less).

Things I miss in the E class that are present in the S are the rear "Cigar" lighters - extra outlets is always a good thing. Heated seats with inflatable lumbar.

Now if they could have just manged to engineer a drink holder....
First you should use a torch or cedar strip for cigars. You can always just add another outlet to the car. I added one in my glove box, and hard wired my ipod to the car. I have been wanting to transform my glove box into a humidor.

Second I love the memory seats for the rare occassion I let someone else ever drive my car.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 05:02 AM
  #7  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
yeah mine did not come with much i also found out my motor had to be bored out alot bigger than i thout when we had it rebuilt so who knows what the horse power is on my car now i do live the fact that i have a lot of room in my trunk to but stuff and tools to help me fix almost any thing on the car l will be posting some new photos of my car i a hour for this post soo be on the look out
(my hand is in alot of pain to go back and do any thing more to fix my post i have my hand is a splint)
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 12:40 PM
  #8  
rooney2006's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 509
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA and Richmond, VA
1991 300E
mine came hooked up with a $300 Alpine head unit, a rebuilt engine, and a completely updated rear end (trunk lid, all trunk pieces, 94-95 clear tail lights, and bumper strip).
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 05:22 PM
  #9  
Hakk403's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Calgary/Helsinki
1994 E320
"Massaging" rear headrests. I tell guys that sit in the back that the headrests massage, and that they should push their head against the headrest. I push the button and then have a good laugh, it's funny every time.

My favourite features are the heated seats and the fact that the seats recline all the way, the sunroof and uni-wiper are cool too.

Reclining the seats and looking out at the stars with the sunroof open is pretty cool.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:28 PM
  #10  
User110's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 2
From: Cleveland, Ohio
2003 Cl 500
Originally Posted by Hakk403
"Massaging" rear headrests. I tell guys that sit in the back that the headrests massage, and that they should push their head against the headrest. I push the button and then have a good laugh, it's funny every time.



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i'm sooo gonna try that



ALi
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:07 PM
  #11  
braknstuf's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
E320
Originally Posted by LoveLEE143
First you should use a torch or cedar strip for cigars. You can always just add another outlet to the car. I added one in my glove box, and hard wired my ipod to the car. I have been wanting to transform my glove box into a humidor.

Second I love the memory seats for the rare occassion I let someone else ever drive my car.
Ok, in my owners manual for my 300sd it specifly calls the cigarette lighters "Cigar" lighters - ive always found that funny - same device/function only Mercedes calls them Cigar lighters. One does have to admit it sounds better. Additionally in the SD the rear seats have a lighter on each side - was pretty handy for plugging stuff in.

I really wish my E320 had a glove box - i mean really how many time would i use a glove box and how many times am i going to use the passenger air bag? That would be like removing the horn for the driver air bag.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 01:38 AM
  #12  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
well last night i broke my hand and re opened my wounds some jurk cut me off last night then slammed on his brakes in front of me i hit my brakes my hand slid off the wheel and slammed in to the dash bored. i was saved by the belt but when i fell back i slammed my head in to the window and blacked out for 1 min when i came to the truck was no longer there. there was blood all over dash window and my pants. i drove home witch was only a block away (i thank god for ABS if not i would of been ****ed and my car would of been in bad shape)that is some thing im gland my car came with.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 11:25 AM
  #13  
LoveLEE143's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta
1983 240D, 1989 300E
Wow we are all glad the w124 is OK, and you too.


p.s. that was just some light hearted humor please don't get offended
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 02:08 PM
  #14  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
Originally Posted by LoveLEE143
Wow we are all glad the w124 is OK, and you too.


p.s. that was just some light hearted humor please don't get offended
no im not *** you all know my car dose not look to nice in fact it looks like crap right now but it is hard to get money with no job and going to college at the same time im only 20 years oldi do love the big trunk space i use it all the time for all the stuff i need for school i got alot of art crap
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:09 PM
  #15  
pifcat2's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 977
Likes: 0
From: San Jose
300TE / 300E / 300CE
my '87 had rear reading lights, perfect to keep my daughter occupied at night

Rio, looks like your 300E has it out for you.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 04:22 AM
  #16  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
Originally Posted by pifcat2
my '87 had rear reading lights, perfect to keep my daughter occupied at night

Rio, looks like your 300E has it out for you.
yes it dose and my car has the same kind of lights to it comes in handy some times. i love my car alot there is nothing id really give my car up for but one just like it.my car has it flaws on the out and in but runs good and drives fine now with some work by me and some help form a friend.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 10:38 PM
  #17  
floodkid's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
1986 300E
I still love being able to say i have..
Electric seats on BOTH sides!

allways like to say that too ppl with new cars.

worst problem i have with my 300E at the moment is that alot of ppl want to buy it from me.
now i gota find another one... time for upgrade! *google 500E*
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 02:04 AM
  #18  
jlink38's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: NJ
E320
Originally Posted by Rio Z Lander
no im not *** you all know my car dose not look to nice in fact it looks like crap right now but it is hard to get money with no job and going to college at the same time im only 20 years oldi do love the big trunk space i use it all the time for all the stuff i need for school i got alot of art crap
I'm 20 and not only do I pay for my W124, but no way in hell would I ever hit the "submit" button with text resembling anything that you have written. Seriously dude, sell the Benz, get a job and take an English course.

EDIT: I'm sorry I just take offense to the fact that his being 20 gives him the right to complain and not be responsible.

/OT
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 03:04 AM
  #19  
Rio Z Lander's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: OC california
i now drive a ford p71 i also own a 1988 ford f150 lariat
Originally Posted by jlink38
I'm 20 and not only do I pay for my W124, but no way in hell would I ever hit the "submit" button with text resembling anything that you have written. Seriously dude, sell the Benz, get a job and take an English course.

EDIT: I'm sorry I just take offense to the fact that his being 20 gives him the right to complain and not be responsible.

/OT
well i am in one and getting an A+ i have never failed a class. i just don't really care to much about my grammar on line un less i need to talk about some thing meaning full. my car is only worth 500 bucks i think id rather have my car than money. i love my car alot it runs fine drives grate and has never broken down on me it just looks bad.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 11:11 AM
  #20  
jlink38's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: NJ
E320
Sorry about that rant dude, no hard feelings.

I've just been having a rough month.

My w124 came with Van Halen's 1984 in the cassette deck.

WOO!
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 11:23 AM
  #21  
bjay51d's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 659
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
1989300CE(sold),1996Accord,02CBR954
Originally Posted by Rio Z Lander
well last night i broke my hand and re opened my wounds some jurk cut me off last night then slammed on his brakes in front of me i hit my brakes my hand slid off the wheel and slammed in to the dash bored. i was saved by the belt but when i fell back i slammed my head in to the window and blacked out for 1 min when i came to the truck was no longer there. there was blood all over dash window and my pants. i drove home witch was only a block away (i thank god for ABS if not i would of been ****ed and my car would of been in bad shape)that is some thing im gland my car came with.
i never heard of someone breaking their hand and knocking themselves silly without actually hitting anything.what kinda brake pads do you use?
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:17 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE