Born in Midwest America and was a teen in the early 90’s. I wanted (and definitely still want) one of these. My friends mom had a 300e and another friend had a 190e given to him when he turned 16. The 190 was all black with some dished out chrome Lorinsers. Full gangster spec.
I can dig the outfit. I’m from Chicago, we wore Diadora’s in my time. Maybe some Girbaud Jeans and a button up shirt. My uncle always drove a Benz. Never owned one, made my own path with Audi’s. I think Mercedes Benz’s designs are on par with Audi’s. I’m saying they are timeless.
You truly can't explain how the driving experience feels....its so smooth. I am a car dealer and earlier on this year, i was able to buy a W124(300CE) for myself with a 5 speed manual Transmission...its a dream come true cos I've always loved it since I was a kid, one of our neighbours had it.
Does cars disturb when you restore them? What could be problems related to restored cars? Will a restored car take much more money to maintain than a new one?
VOLCHOK ("young wolf" or a "wolf pup") is what we called the W124 E500 model specifically. There was also KABAN ("boar") - it's what we used to call the W140.
W124 500E\E500 always was and still called a CHOCHONE this is the legit alias. Slang for a small bear(MECHKA), the other side W140 real alias is The Tank or Bear(MECHOK) real Balkan names
I can totally relate to his expression with this car. Something about how cars were built back then that just makes you smile. The craftsmanship that went into them is just amazing! And this car here is clean and looks mean without going crazy with modifications. Great video!
My daily is a Black 2001 W210 E430 that I found in excellent condition last year and I did similar mods such as blacking out the grill and all the chrome and tinting the windows then adding lowered sport-touring springs with a new set of wheels and tires for the ‘gangster Merc’ look. I did a mild cat-back exhaust and a cold air kit for a little more intake and exhaust noise when I want it but it still flies well under the radar and could cruise at 90 all day long without raising an eyebrow. Not a ‘fast’ car by any means (I have an W211 E55 for that) but it’s comfortable and powerful enough (about the same 290 hp as the E500) to keep up with highway traffic without breaking a sweat. The pleasant ‘German car smell’ of the leather and the gleam of the polished wood trim make it feel very inviting inside and the ‘click’ of the switches is very nostalgically satisfying. It’s quiet and amazingly rattle free for its age and is just old enough to feel like you are driving something special. A late night ice cream run for the missus takes me on a cloak and dagger mission where I imagine I’m a secret agent saving the world from tyranny. Not really, but it does make the trip way more interesting than the wife’s Honda Civic! 😂 Beautiful Mercedes!
My wife and I drive around in a W124 320E. Not a 500 but we love driving that car. Bone stock and still pretty clean. Best ride of our little fleet even with over 200k miles
@@bandobando1558 it is one of the cushiest rides I drive, but not so much that it feels like you are sailing on waves. Still tight steering, but you don't feel the bumps. I haven't tried a Lexus from that same time frame, but compared to modern luxury cars, I like the ride better in the 320E
My parents owned a silver 1987 W124 300E back in the day and I was soooooo upset with them that they did not consider buying the 190 mph W124 AMG Hammer; maybe it was the $181,000 sticker price at the time Lol. The AMG Hammer had a higher top speed than the Ferrari Testarossa (180 mph) back them!! I enjoyed driving that W124 to my Junior and Senior proms like a big Boss!! I believe I took it up to about 110/120 mph and it still had room on the speedo. The [rear] headrest button is used to retract the rear headrests when they are in the 'Up' position. Once you depress the button the headrests would retract/flop back and make a thud noise. The original audio system was 'Becker' and my dad upgraded it to the green light Alpine 7284 at one point. You brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing!!
Now that is a cool classic, the birth of the super sedan/saloon. I have such a week spot for factory luxury sport sedan cars with super car performance. If you know, you know but probably over 95 percent would take it for a normal Mercedes’ w124, that is what makes it so cool. Please do more reviews from this segment if possible, thanks Sam.
No waaaaay. What a legendary car. We owned a 4.2 swapped 5.0 engine. One of the smoothest rides i’ve ever had, and one of the best cars ever manufactured.
I've recently rediscovered my love for this model, I almost completely forgot about it since it became rare on roads nowadays. But luckily there are people keeping this machines alive, and we should be thankful to them for preserving a piece of car history
It might be. Unfortunately you cant tell on camera. Specially with polarized lens. Also it seems like it was mostly cosmetic restoration. I've not heard about any work with engine and specially gearbox that needs to be redone after all this years.
The Most perfect Sedan to ever exist. The budget alone was enormous. The car that brought the gentleman’s agreement and prompted BmW and Audi to the horsepower war
FYI - The headrest button only works when the rear headrests are upright. If you press that button it activates a pneumatic system and the upright headrests in the rear will go down. To lift the rear headrest it has to be manually lifted by the passenger, which is pretty easy. The original brand of radio came in 2 flavors depending on what you chose. It was either a Blaupunkt or a Becker radio system (At least if you got a Euro version).
I've owned both a W124 (1992) 500E and a W124 (1993) 400E. While there were differences in the way they "drove and handled," performance wise, the 400E seemed just as quick. Some people have called the W124 "the best car in the world," and perhaps it came close to that when they were new. Despite the passage of some decades, your car looks very cool, very lethal, and very fun! Congratulations and I hope you are planning on keeping it for a very long time.
It was "BlauPunkt". It has a Blue Dot in front of the name which is the definition of "Blaupunkt". It means Blue Point or Blue Dot. I remember sitting in a few of them when I was younger with the "Blaupunkt" stereo system and actually getting to drive a 1995-ish V12 S600 W140 back in the early 2000's... which is one of my Favorite because that car rode So Smooth!!!!
SICK RIDE !!!! LOVE THE @ W124 ! ! ! P.S. I also owned one 260e and you`re not a child (well, we all are). The thing is you are a great presenter with a soul! Keep up the great work! :)
The car brings back some sweet memories of my blue-black W124 AMG 3.4 4V. One of the smoothest and purest luxury sports rides of the day back then. I had one of only 100 on the road in Japan back in the day.
I had the E200 '94 and i'm definitely getting the W124 again. Back then it was too much for a young boy wallet. Owning this car is a big pro if you know some about cars. Love it!
my dad had a 1991 e200 with a half injection motor and a 4 speed automatic :)) had it for 16 years everyone in the family learnt driving on it, what a fantastic car, the 500E was i think designed in collaboration with porsche
Love the 500e. I couldn't afford one so i built a replica from my 230e using a bodykit and widening the guards with genuine AMG OZ racing aero II wheels.
I recently saw a 2020 chassis wrapped with a 2012 W212 body. The result was mouth watering. All of the modern excellence with the gorgeous W212 stance. I would if I could.
I currently own the 1992 300E in satin matte black lowered on 20’s and dark tints and it has been and remains to be my favourite car regardless. Currently replacing the water pump which I must say is quite a challenge compared to others I’ve changed but I love the adventure of fixing it.
Love these cars! Could have bought a "used" one back in 96 but I was broke. I would have put different wheels and kept the exhaust closer to stock sounding.
What a jewel of a car. A time capsule. Blaupunkt was the radio or possibly a Becker but I think Blaupunkt. No mention of the engine or it’s collaboration? Or did the swap out the original engine? I just got to the point where you mentioned Porsche. I jumped the gun but figured it was such an important part.
I have one 200D, it has 1.1M Km's and works perfectly. Doesnt have all the modern stuff ofc, my Dad bought it just for 1K for my 19yold birthday, and since then I just love it. I'm 24, and in the future I just want to keep it and maybe add a w123 and restaure both. Loved the video bro!
I had an 1995 E280 full options... I still miss it. But you forget to mention the most important feature about it, the airplane-style seat belt sign on top of the inside mirror... 😅
Bro this CAR best and ever ,BEST OR NOTHING ☝️☝️ I have one I love this car ! You missed a lot of things about that car but anyway you're good 😉 ! Good luck buddy ✊🏻
i cant stop watching this video i grew up my parents driving that car it just brings memories of my childhood ...it is my dream to one day fix it up put a v8 because one i have its the 4 in line engine
I love the video bro, but yours was a 5 speed and the speakers were blaumpunkt
Yes 5 Speed plako
@@SamCarLegion Do you speak Serbian
Blaupunkt not blaum
You can wear Sergio tachinni also
@@SamCarLegion albanian?
Every kid who grew up in the 90s in Eastern Europe/Balkans dreamed of having this car, and we still dream on to this day 😂
I'm not even from europe but I dream of w212 E63
@@th3Kun beautiful choice. Biturbo or the m156 V8?
@@WhitexFeatherx ofc biturbo
Born in Midwest America and was a teen in the early 90’s. I wanted (and definitely still want) one of these. My friends mom had a 300e and another friend had a 190e given to him when he turned 16. The 190 was all black with some dished out chrome Lorinsers. Full gangster spec.
I still dream about it 😂
This is hands down the best car Mercedes has ever made.
I think the best one is the w140.
The greatest Mercedes-Benz ever made was the W123, but W124, is very close for durability.
I agree.
This, and the big body S class W140
What? Not even close dude
You can’t drive this without wearing a Kappa track suit and some Diadora soccer shoes .
Ahahahh I couldn’t find them
@@SamCarLegion too bad that would have completed the look . Great car either way
I can dig the outfit. I’m from Chicago, we wore Diadora’s in my time. Maybe some Girbaud Jeans and a button up shirt. My uncle always drove a Benz. Never owned one, made my own path with Audi’s. I think Mercedes Benz’s designs are on par with Audi’s. I’m saying they are timeless.
Adidas superstar maybe ! 😝😎
Lol spot on
You truly can't explain how the driving experience feels....its so smooth.
I am a car dealer and earlier on this year, i was able to buy a W124(300CE) for myself with a 5 speed manual Transmission...its a dream come true cos I've always loved it since I was a kid, one of our neighbours had it.
Does cars disturb when you restore them? What could be problems related to restored cars?
Will a restored car take much more money to maintain than a new one?
VOLCHOK ("young wolf" or a "wolf pup") is what we called the W124 E500 model specifically. There was also KABAN ("boar") - it's what we used to call the W140.
русский чувак владеет этой тачкой, в России их так называли
@@user-sc3rp1xt9s не только в россии, все по снг так называют
W124 500E\E500 always was and still called a CHOCHONE this is the legit alias. Slang for a small bear(MECHKA), the other side W140 real alias is The Tank or Bear(MECHOK) real Balkan names
Kaban also known as Hog🤓
no it was wolf in sheeps clothes atleast in finland
One of the best cars you've had on here. Porsche really left it's mark. Even that chassis is the best
Used to love playing with the rear headrests and the power button lol
This Mercedes and the e38 BMW are absolute icons!!!
Agreed
@@SamCarLegion 😀 have a great day Sam!
100 % agree my 2 favourite cars period
E34
Master of the automotive industry
I can totally relate to his expression with this car. Something about how cars were built back then that just makes you smile. The craftsmanship that went into them is just amazing! And this car here is clean and looks mean without going crazy with modifications. Great video!
My daily is a Black 2001 W210 E430 that I found in excellent condition last year and I did similar mods such as blacking out the grill and all the chrome and tinting the windows then adding lowered sport-touring springs with a new set of wheels and tires for the ‘gangster Merc’ look. I did a mild cat-back exhaust and a cold air kit for a little more intake and exhaust noise when I want it but it still flies well under the radar and could cruise at 90 all day long without raising an eyebrow. Not a ‘fast’ car by any means (I have an W211 E55 for that) but it’s comfortable and powerful enough (about the same 290 hp as the E500) to keep up with highway traffic without breaking a sweat.
The pleasant ‘German car smell’ of the leather and the gleam of the polished wood trim make it feel very inviting inside and the ‘click’ of the switches is very nostalgically satisfying. It’s quiet and amazingly rattle free for its age and is just old enough to feel like you are driving something special. A late night ice cream run for the missus takes me on a cloak and dagger mission where I imagine I’m a secret agent saving the world from tyranny. Not really, but it does make the trip way more interesting than the wife’s Honda Civic! 😂 Beautiful Mercedes!
My wife and I drive around in a W124 320E. Not a 500 but we love driving that car. Bone stock and still pretty clean. Best ride of our little fleet even with over 200k miles
does the car ride quality compare to any other car? like a lexus?
@@bandobando1558 it is one of the cushiest rides I drive, but not so much that it feels like you are sailing on waves. Still tight steering, but you don't feel the bumps. I haven't tried a Lexus from that same time frame, but compared to modern luxury cars, I like the ride better in the 320E
My parents owned a silver 1987 W124 300E back in the day and I was soooooo upset with them that they did not consider buying the 190 mph W124 AMG Hammer; maybe it was the $181,000 sticker price at the time Lol. The AMG Hammer had a higher top speed than the Ferrari Testarossa (180 mph) back them!! I enjoyed driving that W124 to my Junior and Senior proms like a big Boss!! I believe I took it up to about 110/120 mph and it still had room on the speedo. The [rear] headrest button is used to retract the rear headrests when they are in the 'Up' position. Once you depress the button the headrests would retract/flop back and make a thud noise. The original audio system was 'Becker' and my dad upgraded it to the green light Alpine 7284 at one point. You brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing!!
Now that is a cool classic, the birth of the super sedan/saloon. I have such a week spot for factory luxury sport sedan cars with super car performance. If you know, you know but probably over 95 percent would take it for a normal Mercedes’ w124, that is what makes it so cool. Please do more reviews from this segment if possible, thanks Sam.
No waaaaay. What a legendary car. We owned a 4.2 swapped 5.0 engine. One of the smoothest rides i’ve ever had, and one of the best cars ever manufactured.
from where you swapped ur engine and any recommendation for expert w124 shop
I've recently rediscovered my love for this model, I almost completely forgot about it since it became rare on roads nowadays. But luckily there are people keeping this machines alive, and we should be thankful to them for preserving a piece of car history
Man, the paint job on the car completely blows my mind! So sick and sweet bringing this classic to life 😍 😍
It might be. Unfortunately you cant tell on camera. Specially with polarized lens. Also it seems like it was mostly cosmetic restoration. I've not heard about any work with engine and specially gearbox that needs to be redone after all this years.
Such a pleasure driving this ❤
A sincere and heartfelt thank you for creating & uploading this vid- this era of cars especially this model had the most character 💯🔥
The Most perfect Sedan to ever exist. The budget alone was enormous.
The car that brought the gentleman’s agreement and prompted BmW and Audi to the horsepower war
Probably the best sedan of all time.
FYI - The headrest button only works when the rear headrests are upright. If you press that button it activates a pneumatic system and the upright headrests in the rear will go down. To lift the rear headrest it has to be manually lifted by the passenger, which is pretty easy. The original brand of radio came in 2 flavors depending on what you chose. It was either a Blaupunkt or a Becker radio system (At least if you got a Euro version).
I've owned both a W124 (1992) 500E and a W124 (1993) 400E. While there were differences in the way they "drove and handled," performance wise, the 400E seemed just as quick. Some people have called the W124 "the best car in the world," and perhaps it came close to that when they were new. Despite the passage of some decades, your car looks very cool, very lethal, and very fun! Congratulations and I hope you are planning on keeping it for a very long time.
Master of the automotive industry
It was "BlauPunkt". It has a Blue Dot in front of the name which is the definition of "Blaupunkt". It means Blue Point or Blue Dot. I remember sitting in a few of them when I was younger with the "Blaupunkt" stereo system and actually getting to drive a 1995-ish V12 S600 W140 back in the early 2000's... which is one of my Favorite because that car rode So Smooth!!!!
SICK RIDE !!!! LOVE THE @ W124 ! ! ! P.S. I also owned one 260e and you`re not a child (well, we all are). The thing is you are a great presenter with a soul! Keep up the great work! :)
I've owned my 400E as my daily for about 3 years and I love it, never getting rid of it.
The car brings back some sweet memories of my blue-black W124 AMG 3.4 4V. One of the smoothest and purest luxury sports rides of the day back then. I had one of only 100 on the road in Japan back in the day.
This is a Gangsta cruiser, all murdered out, Perfect!
Agreed
Benz is the greatest....a message to everyone on earth...greetings from Jamaica
Absolute Stunner Looks Amazing
This review has just earned you a subscriber. Very articulate.
I had the E200 '94 and i'm definitely getting the W124 again. Back then it was too much for a young boy wallet. Owning this car is a big pro if you know some about cars. Love it!
It’s awesome, i remember arround 3years a go i has w124 300e 1990 and till now i can’t forget driving experience feels
my dad had a 1991 e200 with a half injection motor and a 4 speed automatic :)) had it for 16 years everyone in the family learnt driving on it, what a fantastic car, the 500E was i think designed in collaboration with porsche
THE paint job quality is spectacular.
this build is so beautiful
Just bought my first mercedes.
E270 cdi. Love it.
Love the 500e. I couldn't afford one so i built a replica from my 230e using a bodykit and widening the guards with genuine AMG OZ racing aero II wheels.
I recently saw a 2020 chassis wrapped with a 2012 W212 body. The result was mouth watering. All of the modern excellence with the gorgeous W212 stance. I would if I could.
I currently own the 1992 300E in satin matte black lowered on 20’s and dark tints and it has been and remains to be my favourite car regardless.
Currently replacing the water pump which I must say is quite a challenge compared to others I’ve changed but I love the adventure of fixing it.
Great video. I've got a 500e myself and a couple of other w124s (a 320 and a 280). the 500e is a completely different animal.
This REVIEW is Detailed! Love it
Timeless design 👌
I've had 4 W124s, and the 036 is still one I want.
This is nice. Too blacked out in my opinion, but really nice.
LETS EFFIN GO... lookit this baller machina. Been waiting for this since it was teased.
Baller indeed
Amazing car. Every sensation felt in this video I’ve recently got to experience in my 1991 Audi 500SEL
Oh yeah!, my dad owned one. Those Audi's a very comfortable, and beautiful. He used to drive it 270 km/h on the clock.
i work next door to ecc, and i gotta say vlad is one of the nicest guys. has some crazy builds too
Where is ecc ? Thanks
This car looks stunning
Love these cars! Could have bought a "used" one back in 96 but I was broke. I would have put different wheels and kept the exhaust closer to stock sounding.
It's my Dream Car! I had a W124 E420 in my country and I wish I can get a E500 or 500E one day
My knees are weak, I’ve never clicked so fast on a video. My dream car for sure. One day soon !! ❤
Excellent content Sir Sam! Please bring em more!!
Also, the car suits you extremely well! 😅 Especially with the gangsta pose. 👌
So Beautiful Car!!
Love it.
I do have a w124 200D, with the modest 75hp and 4 manual speed .
What a jewel of a car. A time capsule. Blaupunkt was the radio or possibly a Becker but I think Blaupunkt. No mention of the engine or it’s collaboration? Or did the swap out the original engine?
I just got to the point where you mentioned Porsche. I jumped the gun but figured it was such an important part.
The interior is amazing. I can’t wait to do this in like 5 years
What an amazing restomod, definitely a special car shoko!
Thanks Shqipe
I have one 200D, it has 1.1M Km's and works perfectly. Doesnt have all the modern stuff ofc, my Dad bought it just for 1K for my 19yold birthday, and since then I just love it. I'm 24, and in the future I just want to keep it and maybe add a w123 and restaure both.
Loved the video bro!
In the 90's i got the 126coupe 560sec and i love it to today ...it is timles Design 💯🔥🔥🤙🤙Nice Car..👌
I had an 1995 E280 full options... I still miss it. But you forget to mention the most important feature about it, the airplane-style seat belt sign on top of the inside mirror... 😅
Lovely whip, am a fan of the Tag Monaco as well
This, the w124, and the w140 are two of my dream cars..I work to hopefully own one of these
Thats a clean ass benz
Drove a W124 400E, the baby brother. What an amazing machine. I drive brand new cars that dont even come close!
Maaaaaaan!!! I wanted one soooo badly in the 90s!! 😭
I'm so jealous!....Perfect
Love it, i wish it had mono blocks on it however. What a car. Thanks for taking care of these cars and giving its due.
My mom had a 300E back in the mid 90's, fun car to drive and the backseat has tons of room to ...
I have an w124 89 e260 - the hand break press never gets old.
I’ve got an R129, now I wanna paint it black 👌🏼
Beautiful timeless car. Hopefully i will own one, one day
that plate saying "volchok" is so iconic
My dream car! I havent been able to see one in the flesh but I hope that day comes. Thanks for the video I truly enjoyed this one ❤
A very nice 500E, these the E36 Brabus and the E60 AMG W124 are cool.
What a machine ❤️
OMG this car in a very professional hands everything include a number plate is perfect!!! HUUGE respect for owner
My dream car 🖤 respect for number plates 👌🏼
you will chouk
Bro this CAR best and ever ,BEST OR
NOTHING ☝️☝️ I have one I love this car ! You missed a lot of things about that car but anyway you're good 😉 ! Good luck buddy ✊🏻
That was (and still is) a great looking sedan! Thanks for sharing this!
That’s a sick ride!!!
This thing looks so clean and mean. Screams gangster tho. Love it!
i cant stop watching this video i grew up my parents driving that car it just brings memories of my childhood ...it is my dream to one day fix it up put a v8 because one i have its the 4 in line engine
I love this car man, I own a w124 as well but mine is a 250DT Turbodiesel and i need mine to look like this one cause OMG
I’ve always wanted the 500E I currently own a w124 300E and one day will restore it !
Gorgeous car dude
That car is beautiful
My grandpa had a 300E with chrome rims and I felt every moment. I grew up with it and that car is so mafioso 😎
and they used to call the W124 "Black Wolf"
Beautiful ride. We'll worth restoring.
13:44 dope transition
Timeless design, would love to have one! I liked the original wheels though.
It is beautiful. very soon will own one and transform into a beast!
man this car is art ✨👌
big like from Morocco , you make this job amazing , really really love this car . all respect
Excellent explanation
Great choice to review.
Cramer looks gangsta behind the wheel of that merc!! 😳😆😆🤙🏽
This is now my new dream car
what a car!! love it
love the videography
Saw one of these for the first time today and it stopped me in my tracks. I’m not a Mercedes fan but that thing looked amazing and now I want one lol.
I'm 20 years but this is my dream car 👌also the E55 2004 model
AMG E55 😍🔥💨😮💨
i guess i own both of your dream cars lol
@@dariodjakovic1600 one day I will be owning those cars 🙂😅