[Elito11]

Originally Posted by speedy

the w124 (E class) is a far smaller car than the w140 (S class). the size is also narrower than the w140.

w124


w140

Guys i know a lot of people love the W124 (me included), however how good is the W140??

Does it have the same built quality and feel to it as W124 or its more like the ones that followed W124's

I really like the looks of W140. I recently saw one at the multilevel parking lot in NP in Delhi and was struck by its clean lines and stately appearance. Any information of its innings in India would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Elito

[speedy]

Originally Posted by Elito11

Guys i know a lot of people love the W124 (me included), however how good is the W140??

Does it have the same built quality and feel to it as W124 or its more like the ones that followed W124's

I really like the looks of W140. I recently saw one at the multilevel parking lot in NP in Delhi and was struck by its clean lines and stately appearance. Any information of its innings in India would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Elito

Elito the w140 is the same build quality of the w124. i fondly call the car a tank for its strong build and wide frame. the car though it a fuel guzzler and not meant for the weak hearted. the spare parts are also expensive. ride quality is excellent with the features as you know it is an S class. the car came in two engine options 8 cylinder and 12 cylinder. like you said the car does have a stately appearance. it did have a great innings in india and even today it commands respect.

[iraghava]

IIRC early 140's had quite a few electrical gremlins so you might wanna be careful about that. Rest for more details please contact the in-house old Merc salesman: Mr. V-16

[Elito11]

Originally Posted by speedy

Elito the w140 is the same build quality of the w124. i fondly call the car a tank for its strong build and wide frame. the car though it a fuel guzzler and not meant for the weak hearted. the spare parts are also expensive. ride quality is excellent with the features as you know it is an S class. the car came in two engine options 8 cylinder and 12 cylinder. like you said the car does have a stately appearance. it did have a great innings in india and even today it commands respect.

Thanks Speedy. I was in a hurry when i saw the car. And was about to dismiss it as a well maintained W124 when something just made me turn back again and again till i realised it was something else!! unfortunately i was in a real hurry and preoccupied so couls not check.

It was quite a looker!!

IIRC early 140's had quite a few electrical gremlins so you might wanna be careful about that. Rest for more details please contact the in-house old Merc salesman: Mr. V-16

@iraghava

Sir i have no illusions about the state of my finances! I asked for knowledge's sake and for the fact that posting a query is a real pleasure after becoming a bhpian (instant gratification).

Thanks nonetheless!

Elito

[speedy]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Rest for more details please contact the in-house old Merc salesman: Mr. V-16

Originally Posted by Elito11

@iraghava

Sir i have no illusions about the state of my finances! I asked for knowledge's sake and for the fact that posting a query is a real pleasure after becoming a bhpian (instant gratification).

Elito

.. Elito did you actually think V-16 is an old mercedes salesman. what ishan meant to say was if you have any more quiries V-16 would be able to guide you better.

[JayD]

Originally Posted by speedy

.. Elito did you actually think V-16 is an old mercedes salesman. what ishan meant to say was if you have any more quiries V-16 would be able to guide you better.

I think the better term would be mercyclopedia!

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by speedy

Elito did you actually think V-16 is an old mercedes salesman. what ishan meant to say was if you have any more quiries V-16 would be able to guide you better.

Originally Posted by JayD

I think the better term would be mercyclopedia!

Well can't blame poor Elito since Gogi's the one going around saying "Bring Home A Star"

[speedy]

Originally Posted by JayD

I think the better term would be mercyclopedia!

Originally Posted by iraghava

Well can't blame poor Elito since Gogi's the one going around saying "Bring Home A Star"

i just could'nt agree better. the Mercyclopedia bringing home a star.

[aah78]

Originally Posted by Elito11

Guys i know a lot of people love the W124 (me included), however how good is the W140??

Does it have the same built quality and feel to it as W124 or its more like the ones that followed W124's

The W140 is an excellent car. Though substantially expensive to maintain than a W124, it's also a Mercedes built to last.

It's filled with electronics - though thankfully, not to the same extent as the next generation S-Class, the W220, but be sure you pick carefully.

Go for a dealer-maintained one with service records - thats safer.

[Elito11]

Originally Posted by speedy

.. Elito did you actually think V-16 is an old mercedes salesman. what ishan meant to say was if you have any more quiries V-16 would be able to guide you better.

! well not really..i just assumed he must be a enthusiast who COULD give pointer if someone want to buy one. Thats all i assumed!!

@AAH Thanks but i find it embarassing that ur giving me adive on buying one!!!! No money!!!!

Elito

[supercars]

Originally Posted by ajmat

The car is slow, unless you are travelling on some bad roads and want a clunker to do it in, why would you look at it. Unless, you really want to put effort into restoring it.

w124 is much more superior to drive and parts will be easier to get

I would like to know which car do you drive to call it slow.

A Mercedes is never slow and the W123 is one of the Best Cars to have in the city.

Anyway we stay in India and we do need a strong car to take on our bad roads.


btw I own a W124.

[supercars]

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Check if there is any black smoke coming out of the exhaust when you rev the engine, also check the engine oil (color and for particulate matter) > a good trick is to check the inside/underside of the oil filler cap.

A Diesel car does produce black smoke from the exhaust. I saw a New VW Passat also smoking.

Can someone tell me what would be the price for a well maintained W140

[Rehaan]

Originally Posted by supercars

I would like to know which car do you drive to call it slow.

"The ~65HP engine rockets it from 0-60mph in a mere 20+ seconds! "

This IS a 30+year old 2.4L deisel engine we are talking about.

However, they do have a very respectable top speed, and they do

run forever.

A Mercedes is never slow and the W123 is one of the Best Cars to have in the city.

I will agree with you on that.

cya
R

[speedy]

Originally Posted by supercars

I would like to know which car do you drive to call it slow.

A Mercedes is never slow and the W123 is one of the Best Cars to have in the city.

Anyway we stay in India and we do need a strong car to take on our bad roads.
Can someone tell me what would be the price for a well maintained W140

Originally Posted by Rehaan

"The ~65HP engine rockets it from 0-60mph in a mere 20+ seconds! "

This IS a 30+year old 2.4L deisel engine we are talking about.

However, they do have a very respectable top speed, and they do run forever.
cya
R

the car has a respectible top speed considering i have beaten a modded esteem with my 240d and the car is tough as hell for our indian roads and it just does not know when to stop unless you apply the brakes. like i have maintained allways a complete work horse.

@ supercars a w140 should be approximitly from 10 lacs upto 20 odd lacs depending on the condition of the car and the model it is.

[supercars]

Wow. What would be the price for a S320 W140 ?

I will tell you guys the price I was told; later. It was for sale at a Mercedes Dealership.