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

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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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300 CE or E 320

Please help :S
I can't decide which is the best :S
CE is more sporty but E 320 is more practical :S
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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95 e320...sold the rest
I personally like the e320 better. I've always loved the coupes, but I like the face of the 94-95 better. (Grille, headlights, etc..)

Now face-lift a coupe? Oh yes!
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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just decide on yoru own, really it's the best way.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by vili1982
just decide on yoru own, really it's the best way.
Yes it would be but i can't decide :S
I like them both
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet
Great!
Take the best deal you can find and don't use this variable to screen out any cars during your search. Flexible shoppers generally do better.

I couldn't decide and I own both.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Do you typically drive with more than 1 other person? Need a back seat? Flipping the seats forward all the time would be a pain in the a$$ if that's the case..

4door or 2door...your call
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ZorroAMG
Do you typically drive with more than 1 other person? Need a back seat? Flipping the seats forward all the time would be a pain in the a$$ if that's the case..

4door or 2door...your call
Yes that's right i usually drive with more than 2 persons
But I think how much faster the coupe is when both hawe 162 kW??
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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The coupe wont be faster, its much heavier than the e320 because all the strengthening needed to be done to the frame when there is no B pillar.

Personally, I'd say go for a w208 CLK if you want a beautiful coupe, or the e320 if you want a nice w124 sedan.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib
The coupe wont be faster, its much heavier than the e320 because all the strengthening needed to be done to the frame when there is no B pillar.

Personally, I'd say go for a w208 CLK if you want a beautiful coupe, or the e320 if you want a nice w124 sedan.
Thanks for advise
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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W208 pillar design < C124 pillarless.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Disagree Mary. I think the 300ce is beyond exceptionally bland, whereas the w208 has a much more aggressive presence. Plus, better interior amenities and better performance.
But, that's just me.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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He's choices are between a CE or a Sedan, I personally wouldn't drive clk's they are for women, and insurance won't help on the w208's either.

but my advice to you is if you have a family and you are a family guy and you take your kids to the park or fishing go with the sedan.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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clks are for women. they kinda look like roller skates in my opinion.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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clks are for women. they kinda look like roller skates in my opinion.
okay... Clearly, they do. I never noticed before.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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You think the W124 is more bland than that yawner you posted?

Odd...
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Yes actually. If I had the money, damned near everything on my 300ce would no longer be stock. It's hideously bland, but it's a product of it's era in terms of automotive styling. I'm not saying its ugly, far from it, its quite beautiful and timeless, but it just does not look how I'd like. The w208 is closer, but not perfect. I'd be satisfied with how it looks stock.

Take Villiv's CE for example, that's getitng on to the type of aggressive look the CE needs. As it stands, it has a lot of flat surfaces and large expanses without detail or feature, and that bothers me. The rear of the car is the biggest offender in this regard, and I'm working on fixing that. The front is manageable, especially if the front valence is changed for something more aggressive. The hood could use some work, but is acceptable. Doors are fine, side skirts need more flare, fenders look awesome with the TD vents in them.
Drop the car, keep the raked look, and I'd be mostly happy.

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CLK's are for women, hahahaha, yea right
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Oh, and lemme guess...SL's are for women too?
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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CLK's are for women, hahahaha, yea right
Of course you will get offended because you have a CLK, but but but, it's just my personal opinion. If you like your car hey.. I'm sure you could find something on my car that you dont like, but it's a forum and were just chatting.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Oh, and lemme guess...SL's are for women too?
Nahh...
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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it is a matter of opinion. I think both cars can look very aggressive if they are modded well. Both are boring if they aren't.

The title of this thread should be "coupe or sedan" because the e320 came in a coupe as well.

And that decision all comes down to how the car will be used. I have a coupe and it fits my needs just fine. I am married but I have no kids. I rarely ever have somebody in the back so it's not a problem.

I personally don't like the coupe over the sedan, or vice versa. I like them both as far as looks go.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I'm sure you could find something on my car that you dont like
I found it. Your front license plate points toward the ground.

Yeah, how you like me now?

Jk, love the car as I've said before.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ZorroAMG
W208 pillar design < C124 pillarless.
+1

Also, the 208 is a C-class, the 124C is an E-class.

There is a reason the 208 was so much cheaper.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Oh, and lemme guess...SL's are for women too?
they are when they are red
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Of course you will get offended because you have a CLK, but but but, it's just my personal opinion. If you like your car hey.. I'm sure you could find something on my car that you dont like, but it's a forum and were just chatting.

2phast also has the most radical, not to mention, RED, W124 500E you've yet to see!!!
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