Top 10 Mercedes-Benz models of all time

[beccy]

The MBO will be celebrating its 10 year Anniversary next year and to celebrate we're having a special bumper January edition of Mercedes Owner magazine.

We're going to be including an exciting feature on the Top 10 Mercedes-Benz models of all time.

To decide which models to include in this feature we'd like to tap the collective wisdom of the forum. Please let us know the model you think deserves recognition and we'll have a vote nearer the time.

Beccy

 

[television]

This is easy, only the 230 worth considering

 

[BarryF]

Malcolm
I beg to differ
What about the 129 ?
Barry:lol::lol:

 

[television]

Malcolm
I beg to differ
What about the 129 ?
Barry:lol::lol:

OK thats better, but I cannot admit that

 

[whitenemesis]

Has to be the W198

 

[Mic]

The MBO will be celebrating its 10 year Anniversary next year and to celebrate we're having a special bumper January edition of Mercedes Owner magazine.

We're going to be including an exciting feature on the Top 10 Mercedes-Benz models of all time.

To decide which models to include in this feature we'd like to tap the collective wisdom of the forum. Please let us know the model you think deserves recognition and we'll have a vote nearer the time.

Beccy

Perhaps there needs to be more criteria such as type and/or era.

I have owned no better car than my R230, so that will always carry my vote.

I have owned two W123's and two W126's and feel qualified to comment only upon those that I have owned. The W123 I believe has become something of a ''classic'' and cannot be omitted.

My 500SEL was an absolutely fabulous car and I often wish I still had it today instead of my BMW735iSE which is a similarly well built car but without the same ''presence''. An 'S' class from one or other era must surely be included.

Mic

 

[PINBALL]

Your all wrong with yer all performing 'pretty' mini-skirted bubblegum models!

It has to be the 124 for pure stamina and all round practicability. This model is a true decendant of wartime film classics & Indiana Jones!

Went to Lisbon recently & mostly 90% plus Taxi's were 124s & some approaching up to 2 million kms (as one driver told me a cab was recently bought up by MB to put in their museum in its original portuguese TAXI Livery).

No doubt the MB dealers out there & in Italy know how to look after their customers even long after they've bought this the best car ever made - the W-124.

Perhaps we should have a poll as to which country provides the best and most helpful dealers - and I would definately say Italy - and mostly inland!

 

[dieselman]

W210 E300TD.

A significant step forwards from the W124 in terms of driver involvment, ride quality and road handling and is one of the most reliable Mercedes ever built.

 

[whitenemesis]

Think Mercedes, think W198

 

[47p2]

What about the 6.9 litre W116

 

[drdre78]

hi it has to be the A140 and oh yes smart car.LOL

 

[whitenemesis]

What about the 6.9 litre W116

 

[syncropaddy]

W123 / w124 / w126 .........

 

[MB partsman]

R113 gets my vote

 

[drdre78]

ha what is worst rusting merc???

 

[turbopete]

ha what is worst rusting merc???

210!:lol::lol::lol:

 

[trapperjohn]

1. W201 2.5 Auto Diesel

2. W124 3.0 24V Diesel.

3. W202 for the leap forward from the 190!!

4. AMG Varient of any Mercedes - For the absolute fun of it.

 

[st4]

W210 E300TD.

A significant step forwards from the W124 in terms of driver involvment, ride quality and road handling and is one of the most reliable Mercedes ever built.

I'd give you that, however body work on the 210's is a shame, but its a nicer car than a 124, more spacious, a lot safer in a ding. Its a more spacious and more comfortable car than a 211 (seats arent the best in 211 cars)

 

[dizzy lizzy]

R129
W124........that won't die .......that's it:lol::lol:

 

[d w124]

Lol,So everyone is choosing their model,124 for me as well than :lol:

1)Gullwing SL
2)Pagoda SL
3)W116
4)W123
5)W126
6)W201
7)W124
8)R129
9)W219
10)SLS