[Screwdriva]

1. Being a new gen guy, I would try to make few cosmetic changes which would be reversible and wouldn't really change the stock nature of this car. Would it be considered a disrespect of this legend?

Absolute disrespect

2. Should I really go for it? What are the things I should consider?

The biggest factor here is commitment. Owning a now classic Mercedes isn't like owning a Swift. You can't just drive into a Maruti dealer and expect your issue to get resolved in a couple hours. You'll need to research everything and find ways to source parts from abundant supply overseas and some local. That being said, these cars are built like tanks, so issues should be few and far between.

3. Wouldn't the govt./SC banning old cars is going to be an issue for this car?

Highly unlikely. If anything, the W124 has more recognition as a true blood Mercedes than any of the junk sold by Stuttgart today.

[Screwdriva]

Would you dare take any sedan/ saloon car on these roads? Or even some so called SUVs?

A Mercedes Benz W124 is over-engineered to make it the master of all road surfaces. Solid German steel springs and heavy duty Bilstein struts make it an invincible tank on the outside while providing a magic carpet ride on the inside. Nothing is designed to fail or falter. In 9 years of ownership, never has it left me stranded.

Mercedes W124 "Off Road-ing"

[benz220]

Originally Posted by Screwdriva

1. Being a new gen guy, I would try to make few cosmetic changes which would be reversible and wouldn't really change the stock nature of this car. Would it be considered a disrespect of this legend?

Absolute disrespect

2. Should I really go for it? What are the things I should consider?

The biggest factor here is commitment. Owning a now classic Mercedes isn't like owning a Swift. You can't just drive into a Maruti dealer and expect your issue to get resolved in a couple hours. You'll need to research everything and find ways to source parts from abundant supply overseas and some local. That being said, these cars are built like tanks, so issues should be few and far between.

3. Wouldn't the govt./SC banning old cars is going to be an issue for this car?

Highly unlikely. If anything, the W124 has more recognition as a true blood Mercedes than any of the junk sold by Stuttgart today.

All I can tell you, is that the journey of owning a WB124 is at times frustrating, but get in the car, hear the thump of the door closing, turn the ignition, and you experience a cocoon like feel. Yes, it takes research to find solutions to niggling problems, but I can honestly tell you the car is a joy, as long as it is maintained correctly with quality parts. I would get in mine tomorrow and drive across country, and not be nervous at all.

[Screwdriva]

Couldn't agree more! If you're able to find a source of parts from the EU, you won't find a better car ownership experience.

[GTO]

A great article on the W124, and very informative comments - Curbside Classic.

[Screwdriva]

Well written piece on the W124 in an older magazine.

[SunChaser]

A few pics of my car displayed at Trinity Mercedes, Pune.

[v12]

Anyone interested in a W124 as a parts car? There is a very nice W124 which has come to be scrapped at Kurla CST and is available for sale as a full car until it is scrapped. Hope someone picks it up soon .... Hate to see such a legend being torn apart.

[Screwdriva]

Great write up on the W124 by the ACI team.

https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-bl...of-1996-406908

[Screwdriva]

Parts 1 and 2 of the development and testing of the W124 from the MB archives. Despite being in German, shows just how much effort Mercedes put into perfecting the chassis. All a lost art and science. Now the crap they produce isn't engineered as much as it is marketed.

Part 1

Part 2

[Screwdriva]

Kindly restrict posts in this thread to videos, official professional pictures and reviews.

[octane1002]

Originally Posted by SunChaser

A few pics of my car displayed at Trinity Mercedes, Pune.

Fantastic. Whatever happened to automobile design of the 90s?!The wheels match the slab sided angular design for the w124.

I am looking at W124s seriously and if ever get one, it has to be in this combo.Dibs on her should choose to ever part

[Screwdriva]

Autocar UK (Not ACI) rated the W124 the best used car buy in 2008. 12 years later, they still love it!

[Jagatvir]

Here's a copy of the Autocar India, April 2009 edition, featuring an article on buying a used Mercedes-Benz W124.
Autocar was kind enough to email me a copy of the same.
Feature_Merc 124_Final.pdf

[GTO]

Saw this beautiful W124 (E250D?). I felt it was able to carry off the unique green colour with style. What a great looking sedan...still a head turner, despite now being a 40-year old design.