Is a W124 300E a good first Mercedes?

Elder · 2008-10-12T14:59:11+00:00

I'm coming on from ownership of mainly Saabs, a Toyota and one slightly old Lexus LS400.I would consider a 300d but in the UK we didn't get the turbo d option.I tend to do about 13-15k miles a yeah, mainly motorway but at peak congested times. That is what I liked about the Lexus, it was an auto, but all my other cars have been manuals. What I didn't like was the soggy ride and the thirst of the 4.0 V8 when not doing 50-70.The W124 looks to be a solid reliable workhorse. I want comfort and reliability, but also a bit of performance if I put my foot down. I'm not a hooning boy racer, I'm 40 this year and I left driving like a fool a long time ago.