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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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Just had to share - wife's new car!
1995 E320 wagon. Lowered 2" AMG Mono blocks.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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real beauty...nice wheels.
how does it drive?
i've always liked the W124s, but wondered about the automatic's longevity.
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I love the W124 ! Badass ol' school merc. Solid like a Battlefield tank
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I am so impressed with the quality of a 19 y/o car with 200 K on the clock. Drives perfectly.
It has had reverse gear replaced thats it. Otherwise trans shifts perfectly.

It is a tank. with leather interior ;-)
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Originally Posted by rsr911
I am so impressed with the quality of a 19 y/o car with 200 K on the clock. Drives perfectly.
It has had reverse gear replaced thats it. Otherwise trans shifts perfectly.

It is a tank. with leather interior ;-)
Congrats O, I'll miss working on it, feels like an incomplete masterpiece, but glad you guys are enjoying it.
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Owen, hope L is still enjoying!!
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Driving her today. Still as reliable as .... well a German watch. By the way the clock still keeps perfect time!!! Love her!!!
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Driving her today. Still as reliable as .... well a German watch. By the way the clock still keeps perfect time!!! Love her!!!
Awesome! Speaking of time, any new watches to report?
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Actually YES LOL!
Just picked up 2 new MudMaster G-shocks.
They are beasts!!!!
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Actually YES LOL!
Just picked up 2 new MudMaster G-shocks.
They are beasts!!!!
Just a lucky guess! Your watch collection is amazing!!
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