1994 W124 E280 or 2014 Mirage G4?

[Walter]

Yeah, strange options. An Apple and an Orange comparison, 2 decades apart. Going to be used for city driving.

For those who know, well, you can understand the dilemma.

Mirage G4 sedan
700T
Like: fuel efficient and nimbler around town.
Dislike: still unknown quality issues.

1994 W124 E280
400T well maintained
160T Kms
Like: it's a W124
Dislike: consumes more fuel, might be too big, might be too ostentatious.

Used to own an E220 so familiar with maintenance and issues related with W124.

[vinj]

Heart: Benz
Mind: Mirage

Ayaw mo ng Sta. Fe? :rofl:

If you take the fuel issues and can handle the Benz maintenance (along with the requisite downtime for repairs/service given the age) then go for the MB. If not, Mirage it is (or Vios if you're suspect of the Mirage long term durability at this point).

[ghosthunter]

Yeah, strange options. An Apple and an Orange comparison, 2 decades apart. Going to be used for city driving.

For those who know, well, you can understand the dilemma.

Mirage G4 sedan
700T
Like: fuel efficient and nimbler around town.
Dislike: still unknown quality issues.

1994 W124 E280
400T well maintained
160T Kms
Like: it's a W124
Dislike: consumes more fuel, might be too big, might be too ostentatious.

Used to own an E220 so familiar with maintenance and issues related with W124.

Option 3:
1994 W124 E280
Install auto-lpg kit to save on cost of fuel.

results: you get your benz and still end up saving on the cost of fuel.

[Mguy]

You want peace of mind, go for the Mirage G4. You'll be happy zipping thru the metro without any problems.

You want pain in the pocket, stress and worries, go for the Benz. However, despite all of that, you may end up with a smile in your face.

But me being practical, get the G4.

[Walter]

Option 3:
1994 W124 E280
Install auto-lpg kit to save on cost of fuel.

results: you get your benz and still end up saving on the cost of fuel.

Hmmm, tempting but prefer to keep it stock if ever it's the E280.

[Walter]

You want peace of mind, go for the Mirage G4. You'll be happy zipping thru the metro without any problems.

You want pain in the pocket, stress and worries, go for the Benz. However, despite all of that, you may end up with a smile in your face.

But me being practical, get the G4.

Just like vinj says, Heart: W124, Mind: G4.

[viper888]

TheW124 is known to be reliable and having easily available parts
If you plan on keeping it for a long time, I would get the W124
But if you need a reliable commuter car for the next 5 years, get the G4
Another thing, I woudnt have a W124 as an only car
If you can find a coupe...

Is it me or you could get a W210 for the price of a G4?
400k is a tad expensive for a W124

[lowslowbenz]

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.

[viper888]

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?

[Walter]

TheW124 is known to be reliable and having easily available parts
If you plan on keeping it for a long time, I would get the W124
But if you need a reliable commuter car for the next 5 years, get the G4
Another thing, I woudnt have a W124 as an only car
If you can find a coupe...

Is it me or you could get a W210 for the price of a G4?
400k is a tad expensive for a W124

The W124 * 400T is very well maintained. Like they say, the most expensive MB is a cheap one. Never did like the W210, prefer an E39. Anyway, W210 has more risk of having electrical gremlins compared to W124.