Faults:

Near side rear passenger door central locking not working ($200 installed for a new unit).

Driver airbag light constantly on. New switch (paid for by dealer).

Just general wear and tear items that were quickly and cheaply repaired.

CD player not working. Quoted $1000 to fix it. Got a new player for considerably less than that.

General Comments:

Plenty of get up and go.

Handles beautifully, even better with a few passengers.

Room for 4 adults without getting too squeezy.

Strong sound system (original speakers still in place).

Good size boot.

Built like a tank.

I think the car misses an overdrive on the open road. Would add considerably to fuel economy. A minor and academic point only.

Owned one of these about four years ago. Have since owned a 2000 model E320 and now drive a 1999 S320 but I still missed the W124.

So we bought this car as a second car for my wife (at least, that's what I told her). A much different driving experience to the Toyota, but she loves it.

We now have civilised fights about who is going to drive what car.