You are playing with fire, dude! Last time I compared MBZ (bad quality) to Lexus (good quality) I almost got stoned (as in killed by a lot of stones) on this board. Now, after you last post trashing people's beloved MBZ brand you better hire a bodyguard.

 

Bring it!!!

 

Again, glad you enjoy your cars. Now go to those forums if you want to talk with other enthusiasts. Its poor form to trash things that other people enjoy, it shows a blatant lack of respect, and also a good deal of immaturity.

 

But yet, it's okay to trash anything that isn't an "AMAZING" MBZ product right? Obviously there isn't respect towards other cars here either. And if your next little comeback is "Well this is a MB forum", My response is. I still own one (unfortunately), so that still lets me be here .

 

I havnt only touted the values of MB here, I do like other cars. So, no, thats not my "next little comeback". I am done talking with you.

 

Thank God...

 

Just for the record, your 2008 sedan is n E90, not an E46. Similar to the way our W124 was replaced with a W210, the E46 was replaced with the E90. I believe 2005 was the last year for the E46 sedan, but they made the E46 coupe until 2006.

The BMW owners also have good website forums, so you will find a whole new world of enthusiasts.

 

Yea, the E46 was made from 1999 til like you said, 2005. E90 ftw.

Btw, nice color. I don't think I've ever seen a W124 with that color :/ :O

*points to sig*

 

It seems that the huge E46 fan base doesn't think the E90 is as good. Sounds alot like the W124 vs the W210 argument. I think the E90 is a bit more civilized. I have a new BMW dealership opening within a mile of my house, so I know I am going to be tempted on a daily basis.

The bad news is that even though I still love my car, I am definitely starting to realize that I may have to give up sometime in the not too distant future. To my W124's credit, the thing does keep on going even though it has issues. The good news is that there are other cars out there that could make me happy. I think the BMW 3-Series is definitely one of the cars that could make me happy.

If I do go for the BMW, I am on the fence about getting a slightly used E46 or going for the E90. I am also a bit torn about coupe vs sedan. I actually prefer a sedan, but the chrome "mustache" grille thing on the E90 doesn't float my boat. The E92 coupe went back to the traditional grille without the mustache. When the dealer finally opens, I think I will have to go drive a few of the cars to see what the BMW thing is all about.

There is also still a chance that after trying to find a newer car I will fix my car and keep it rolling for quite a while longer, but please don't tell anyone. My car is amazing in many ways and there is just something neat about driving a well maintained older car. It is just cool and it really is a beauty.

 

I wish Zorro was a moderator.

 

Damn, I should have posted on THIS site when I had my 500E for sale..

 

Dude, test drive one. Seriously. When I test drove one, I just felt a click that I have never felt with a car before, it was amazing. It was fun :S. Just driving in a straight line, it's fun. :/. Theres a road that winds a bit by my house, I kind of stepped on it and that car was just literally glued to the tarmac. And then when I found out I was paying more for my Mustang monthly, than I would for the E90, that's when I got pissed :/.

Mercedes IS nice and classy and all but. I'm just done with it, even the new ones. I've driven my parent's friend's new MB's and it's just not fun. I mean, it's a nice cruising car, but I'm still quite young, I want to have fun with a car, haha.

Wish you all luck with your cars. Me in another hand, I just don't have the time to be stranded with this car so much. If I DID have another car and the TIME for it, maybe I would still keep it and just garage the crap out of it. But yea, no. I need a reliable daily driver, I'm 100% dependant on a working car, daily.

 

enjoy your car.

how about we go over your likes and dislikes in, say, about, 12 years. perhaps 23.

come back and see us then.

oh, and enjoy your car when its out of warranty and theres no longer any free maintenance.

 

No problem, It's a BMW biatch (Better than MB which has no free anything ). And by then, I'll probably have a better job and won't cling to an old car. So I'll probably buy a new car

 

I'm looking at a 95 E320 with 115k miles from the original owner who has all records including the window sticker. Comes with an endorsement from the service tech at our local MB dealer (which is where we take my wife's 02 SLK320 - which is still under the CPO warranty). The tech knows the car, and how the owner has taken care of it. About 10k of those miles were put on over the last 5 yrs. Interior and out are like new - perfect (I don't know how he managed to not even get any wear lines in the driver's seat). A/C compressor replaced last year, no leaking anything, brakes replaced in past 3 yrs, etc. Wiring harness not done yet, which tech agreed would probably be the most likely repair in the next 6- 12 months, although the car has been garaged it's whole life, never seen snow, etc. And will also live in my garage, but be my daily ride.

The idea of plunking down almost $7k and then another $2k in repairs over the next year for a car that I really really like (and like driving) and will probably keep for the next 10 yrs, is a lot more appealing than asking Infiniti (or BMW) to rape me every month for leasing another piece of crap. I'm getting out of an '04 G35x : pretty and fast, but like most things you can describe like that, expensive to keep, and actually kind of cheap. A shame, because I was a die-hard Nissan fan from previous experiences.

I'm toying with going for a $3k early 90s 300E with no recs and 2 or 3 owners, but I need reliability and I am looking for something long term, but shy away from the lack of "provenance".

Just how much more valuable is a one-owner fully documented, gently used late 124, considering I'm looking for longevity, and something to hold its value?

Thanks.

 

I'd say much more. Sounds like you have a compelling case for the condition and quality of the first w124, why mess with cheaper ones you know nothing of that may very well end up costing you more in the long run?

 

Ok wait wait wait...is this the same JDW124 that I did the cool chop for, with your car going around the corner etc?

If so, your parents buying you a BMW ALSO bought you a bit of the new BMW no-cost option:

Slight douchebag attitude adjustment.

You used to contribute, enjoy your car, were enthusiastic and now you come back here, slinging ***** and acting as if your car is so great and our "old" cars are inferior.

I would take a W204 ANY DAY OF THE WEEK over an E90/92 because they are nicer looking, drive better and will hold up better than your Bavarian creation. Do I go over to the bimmer forums and say that? No. Why? Cause I have class...

Now what you CAN do is either change your attitude, kid, OR GTFO. Plain and simple, capiche? ""

PS I have owned cars that cost 3 times as much as your entry level sedan and I STILL keep my W124. Why? Because it IS a GREAT car. Yours sucked? Boo hoo, go write a blog.

Happy?

 

PWND!

 

Zorro to JDW: "two hits...me hittin' you...you hittin' the floor".

nuff said.

 

No, see my point isn't to be an uber a$$hole, I just wanted him to see how douchey he sounds and what it's like on the other side of the paddle.

 

bring somea dat paddle over nyah

 

i'm amused by the people who think we drive these cars because we cant afford new ones.

everybody i work with in my dept has a new/ish car. they all have fancy watches, $160 oakley shades, athlete endorsed apparel etc. they buy lunch daily when i bring mine. and i make just as much money as they do and work more hours than most.
i wear costco white t shirts. use gas station sunglasses. buy my shoes at shoe warehouse. etc etc etc
im the only one who doesn't own an new car. mine is 18 years old. the BMW 2002 i drove before i bought this one is 34 years old.
but i also go on actual vacations. not just taking time off work and visiting friends. but actual, hey let me go to ......


i invest my money in my 401K, which appreciated 30% last year. 29% to be precise. i could buy a new car. but would it take me to work any better than my 18 year old car? coz i roll everywhere in my ride. and i dont worry about putting miles on it. devaluing it. crashing it. it being scratched. it gettting stolen.

and yet i get a sense of satisfaction from owning it. i marvel at the effortless ability it still displays. the thoughtful touches. the ingot solidity. im the guy driving in the far right lane in the rain, the one with all the water pooled in it, coz not only will my car drive through it with only a slight pull, but there are no exposed critical electrical items that will get soaked. and this car debuted in 1984!!!!!!!!!!!
and its quieter than my brothers brand new navigator. the one he thought i should match with an envoy. no thanks mate. ill keep my unassuming old car. it puts a smile on my face when i want it to.


if anything happens to it, im upgrading to.................. a W124. probably a 500E. if not then i might get a gelaendewagen. but i dislike trucks.

 

You aren't worthy of your screen name, that was a FANTASTIC post

 

umm...uhh...wow

Zorro, you're my hero now. No doubt!

I don't think a person can get "owned" so perfectly on the internet. Well done!

 

And to be perfectly honest, I love my w124, more then any other can I've ever owned, and still own. On the other hand, my evo is WAY more fun to drive.

But I know any day, anywhere, I will alsolutely crush any 3 series with it.