My old E-class Coupe

Jupix · May 17th, 2009, 11:11 AM

It's a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Coupé Sportline, W124 chassis. In fact the very first E class coupe, since it was the 1994 model year that Mercedes switched to the new (E XXX) naming scheme. Before 1994 this would've been called 320CE, where c stands for coupe and e for injection.

It's a 3,2 litre straight six, also a milestone since it's basically the last of the (at least passenger) straight six engines before Mercedes switched to V-sixes in the 1995 E-class (W210). It's the biggest engine you could have in the W124C, except for the AMG which I believe was a 3,6 litre.

Mine is in a pretty good shape, ze Germans took care of it until 2005, so it hasn't had much time to rot in the bucket of salt water that is a southern-Finnish winter. Supposedly only about 155k km's on it. Also because it's originally German, it has almost all the goodies. Air con, limited slip diff, power/electric everything, black leather interior, sportline body and suspension, cruise control, and so forth.

Took some pics after a good cleaning:

Also some interior shots. It hasn't been polished much for these pics, I apologise for that

It's all original except the immobilizer LED which is after-market, and which they (some previous owner) fucked the dashboard with, it has a scar right next to it.

As for what the car is like... Well, the W124 is pretty much a prime example of what people are talking about when they speak of Mercedes-Benz quality. It's built like a tank, so it's very solid, and even though it's a "sporty" coupe with pillarless windows and lowered suspension, it doesn't squeak or rattle or crash in potholes. The seats are very comfy and there's nice room for 4 people. And with a 3,2 litre six, it's a nice GT car. And for an E class, turns quite a few heads in the city.

TVR-161 · May 17th, 2009, 11:17 AM

nice, i like the pillarless doors

Alasondro Alegré · May 17th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Nice, I love this model.

prizrak · May 17th, 2009, 3:28 PM

Very very nice, very good looking car. Congrats!!! Straight six FTW!

starfox07 · May 17th, 2009, 3:39 PM

Did MB ever make a 190 coupe?

syncview · May 17th, 2009, 3:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prizrak

Very very nice, very good looking car. Congrats!!! Straight six FTW!

_HighVoltage_ · May 17th, 2009, 3:46 PM

I love this car! Congratulations.
I almost bought one here in the States, but I was scared of the maintanance costs of Mercedes' here.

Spectre · May 17th, 2009, 5:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfox07

Did MB ever make a 190 coupe?

Not for production, but there was at least one prototype made - and rejected.

Posmo · May 17th, 2009, 6:09 PM

The colour is a bit poor, but apart from that it gets pretty damn close to perfect W124. OH, and btw, Mercedes did fit W124 coupes with the 500E V8, but only by request and only a handful were made. Interesting fact: the W124 coupe is heavier than the W124 sedan

Pedrocas · May 17th, 2009, 6:30 PM

Pilarless doors = win. Love that Merc.

Adunaphel · May 17th, 2009, 6:56 PM

Nice car! W124s are very nice to drive, although i prefer the 190E handling-wise

Quote:

Originally Posted by Posmo

Interesting fact: the W124 coupe is heavier than the W124 sedan

That's because it's basically a convertible with a fixed hardtop, so it has all the convertible reinforcements that make it heavier.

Jupix · May 17th, 2009, 6:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Posmo

OH, and btw, Mercedes did fit W124 coupes with the 500E V8, but only by request and only a handful were made.

Can't imagine what one of those might cost these days. V8 W124C with a manual would be the perfect combination

efoolution · May 17th, 2009, 7:02 PM

Consider yourself lucky having found one in that great condition ... that´s an awsome car.

Though ... I prefer the w123 coupe (280 ce ideally) ... might be older, but much more style IMO. Crome for the win ...

Adunaphel · May 17th, 2009, 7:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jupix

Can't imagine what one of those might cost these days. V8 W124C with a manual would be the perfect combination

the 500E was only available with an auto box, although i have seen a few manual conversions on the web.

Jupix · May 17th, 2009, 7:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adunaphel

the 500E was only available with an auto box, although i have seen a few manual conversions on the web.

Yeah, but the W124C V8 would be sorta "custom" with any gearbox.

nammedijus · May 19th, 2009, 6:51 PM

even a stereo is original :O very nice car

Sony · May 19th, 2009, 9:52 PM

A truly special car, a car you just enjoy to sit in everyday. Plus It must be incredible to drive. I drove in a taxi of this model once and I remember the seats were just sooo comfy. And a great choice of color,thank god you didnt go with the grey or black, this is so much better, it just makes the car somehow. Also the alloys fit it perfectly. Shes a beauty, take care of her

Jupix · September 5th, 2009, 8:04 PM

So I let it stretch its legs today a bit at the airfield. Did the quarter mile in 15.37 seconds and top speed of 207 kph at 1500 meters.

+ YouTube Video

Also new to this thread, a new windshield, thorough rustproofing, derusting and repainting both doors (they had a couple fingertip-sized rust spots).

Thinking of buying a Supersprint muffler. I hear they make good stuff, just not sure it's the right one for me, I'd like a throatier range of low rpm sounds, that's not exactly what the Supersprint muffler does afaik. They're supposed to sound good at higher rpm's.

otispunkmeyer · September 5th, 2009, 9:17 PM

a guy who used to swim with, his dad had one of these... M reg, so 1995 model, in like a metal grey colour. it was awesome an so much better than the old, bright red 911 he used to drive.

always loved this car

^ at the vid? whats with all the noise lol its like your a jet fighter and the baddies have a lock on you l!!!!

Jupix · September 6th, 2009, 7:33 AM

The GPS seems to think there are speed limits at the strip.

May 17th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#1
Jupix Joined: Dec 13th, 2007 Last Online: 7:09 PM Location: Finland Age: 21 Posts: 171 Car: '94 Mercedes 320CE Rep Power: 22	My old E-class Coupe It's a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Coupé Sportline, W124 chassis. In fact the very first E class coupe, since it was the 1994 model year that Mercedes switched to the new (E XXX) naming scheme. Before 1994 this would've been called 320CE, where c stands for coupe and e for injection. It's a 3,2 litre straight six, also a milestone since it's basically the last of the (at least passenger) straight six engines before Mercedes switched to V-sixes in the 1995 E-class (W210). It's the biggest engine you could have in the W124C, except for the AMG which I believe was a 3,6 litre. Mine is in a pretty good shape, ze Germans took care of it until 2005, so it hasn't had much time to rot in the bucket of salt water that is a southern-Finnish winter. Supposedly only about 155k km's on it. Also because it's originally German, it has almost all the goodies. Air con, limited slip diff, power/electric everything, black leather interior, sportline body and suspension, cruise control, and so forth. Took some pics after a good cleaning: Also some interior shots. It hasn't been polished much for these pics, I apologise for that It's all original except the immobilizer LED which is after-market, and which they (some previous owner) fucked the dashboard with, it has a scar right next to it. As for what the car is like... Well, the W124 is pretty much a prime example of what people are talking about when they speak of Mercedes-Benz quality. It's built like a tank, so it's very solid, and even though it's a "sporty" coupe with pillarless windows and lowered suspension, it doesn't squeak or rattle or crash in potholes. The seats are very comfy and there's nice room for 4 people. And with a 3,2 litre six, it's a nice GT car. And for an E class, turns quite a few heads in the city. Last edited by Jupix; May 17th, 2009 at 11:13 AM.

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Posmo Tata Lover Joined: Oct 5th, 2007 Last Online: 9:05 PM Location: Finland Age: 19 Posts: 3,094 Car: 1986 Ford Sierra iS Rep Power: 76	The colour is a bit poor, but apart from that it gets pretty damn close to perfect W124. OH, and btw, Mercedes did fit W124 coupes with the 500E V8, but only by request and only a handful were made. Interesting fact: the W124 coupe is heavier than the W124 sedan __________________

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TVR-161 Joined: May 12th, 2009 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 80 Car: Holden Calais VP Series Rep Power: 9	nice, i like the pillarless doors

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prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 9:08 PM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 27 Posts: 3,317 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 57	Very very nice, very good looking car. Congrats!!! Straight six FTW!

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Pedrocas Joined: Feb 6th, 2008 Last Online: 9:03 PM Location: Setúbal, Portugal Posts: 1,354 Car: Citroen ZX 1.4i Tonic Rep Power: 85	Pilarless doors = win. Love that Merc.

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efoolution wants Shia LaBeouf Joined: Mar 5th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Age: 32 Posts: 2,068 Rep Power: 94	Consider yourself lucky having found one in that great condition ... that´s an awsome car. Though ... I prefer the w123 coupe (280 ce ideally) ... might be older, but much more style IMO. Crome for the win ... __________________ such a beautiful language!

May 19th, 2009, 6:51 PM	#16
nammedijus Joined: May 19th, 2009 Last Online: 8:05 PM Location: Lithuania Posts: 351 Rep Power: 26	even a stereo is original :O very nice car

May 19th, 2009, 9:52 PM	#17
Sony Joined: Oct 23rd, 2005 Last Online: January 18th, 2010 Location: Eu Posts: 313 Rep Power: 18	A truly special car, a car you just enjoy to sit in everyday. Plus It must be incredible to drive. I drove in a taxi of this model once and I remember the seats were just sooo comfy. And a great choice of color,thank god you didnt go with the grey or black, this is so much better, it just makes the car somehow. Also the alloys fit it perfectly. Shes a beauty, take care of her

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otispunkmeyer Joined: May 15th, 2006 Last Online: 3:36 PM Location: Loughborough UK Age: 23 Posts: 3,552 Car: '03 Skoda Superb (Comfort) 160HP Rep Power: 46	a guy who used to swim with, his dad had one of these... M reg, so 1995 model, in like a metal grey colour. it was awesome an so much better than the old, bright red 911 he used to drive. always loved this car ^ at the vid? whats with all the noise lol its like your a jet fighter and the baddies have a lock on you l!!!! __________________ Transport History: 96' Ford Ka 1.3 02' Ford Focus 1.4 CL 03' Skoda Superb 1.9 TDi (160bhp) in blue Last edited by otispunkmeyer; September 5th, 2009 at 9:24 PM.

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Jupix Joined: Dec 13th, 2007 Last Online: 7:09 PM Location: Finland Age: 21 Posts: 171 Car: '94 Mercedes 320CE Rep Power: 22	The GPS seems to think there are speed limits at the strip. Last edited by Jupix; September 6th, 2009 at 7:39 AM.

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