Quote Originally Posted by lowslowbenz View Post
Given the correct maintenance procedures, an old W124 will outlast a new Mirage. I may get a lot of flak for this remark, but yes my cars are all old (except for the odd Vios) and they are still all road worthy.
I wholly agree, we have a W126 in the family, it has gone through hell and back and its still on the same engine, its body has no rust. The suspensions bits have only been changed recently. Its a diesel so its ruddy slow (we also consider the innova diesel as ruddy slow, so our standards may be a bit high) but it runs properly.

Its a city car so it will be stuck in traffic often
Where would you rather be in, a leather clad spacious cockpit with a perfect driving position loooking straight to the three pointed star on your fabulous steering wheel stitched with immaculately soft leather, or on the drivers seat of a cramped taxi with a small screen that vaguely tells you where to go?