Low vs. High Mileage Mercedes W126 Trans and Idle Driving Comparison 

Really nice seeing all three parked up. Must be even better sight in real life.

What an awesome collection of classic Mercedes sedans! I hope that you can enjoy them much!

For what it's worth, it helps that the video is shot in a serene environment. I always love the S-Class in whatever generation.

These really do last forever

Live in Europe, but I had a US MB W126 420 SEL 1990 black metallic with oxblood leather interior, like yours, and two front airbags. I remember when I started it, I had to keep an eye on the tachometer if it started, because it went so quietly when idling and starting. Remember to kick down for 50 miles then it got wheelspin, what a fantastic car. Now I want a short W126 420 SE. They were never sold in the US, but here in Europe they were quite common.

you somehow put me in the passenger seat of these reviews . your cars are super mint!

Nice video and cars. I also have a 1990 W126 and love it. Greetings from Brazil.

Those cars look so good. This reminds me when I was a kid a neighbour got one of these cars new, in August 1987. It cost him around £32k at the time and everyone in the close came to have a look at this fabulous car. It had air con,electric windows etc. Things which many cars in England didn't have at the time. They really don't make cars like this anymore. Thanks for sharing 👍

Oh man you live in a gorgeous part of the world, with luscious green trees and foliage everywhere and uncongested wide smooth roads, it's bordering on 'paradise'. I loved going for a drive in the Benzez. I always wanted a beige interior but ended up with a 300TE the same colour combination as yours, Smoke silver (gold/bronze) exterior and red interior and now I prefer it, it's sort of serene and soothing. Your cars are whisper quite until driven with gusto and even then, they're mighty refined. Yes, keep the low mileage one, it'll put a smile on your face each time you drive it, they don't make them like that anymore, 'enjoy'! 😎👍

wow, how clean these cars are

I have a 280 se. It had foam sound deadener glued onto underneath of bonnet which held dampness causing bonnet to rust through in spots from underneath. Ripped it off and scraped the metal clean then sprayed fish oil on bare metal. Then painted underneath of bonnet with white enamel paint. Purpose of which was to stop the rust to protect bonnet. So if you have foam sound deadener on underneath side of bonnet of any of your Benz's you should know it will almost certainly cause them to rust from underneath unless it is removed and any visible rust treated to stop it chewing at the metal.

These all are my dream cars! I wish one day I'll be able to buy atleast one! :) ❤❤💯

This channel needs more views! Awesome video… could watch twice!

Surprisingly interesting video, thank you for sharing.

Excellent review 👍🏽

That wine red interior looks awesome! I'm from Germany and am looking for a nice 300SDL, they weren't offered here in Europe, it's a hard search so far ... Nice cars you have there! God bless you! Marlon

Are all three cars 420SEL? I had an '86 420SEL that I bought it with 124K miles on it in 1994 and I absolutely LOVED it. Few maintenance issues just minimal normal wear and tear things. The only issue that I had which was monumental and annoying was the crap air-conditioning which was significant since the car was black with a black interior and I live in FLORIDA where in May through August it's hotter than a dog's breath especially in scorching June, July and August so the constant inability to cool was an annoyance for sure. Other than that, it was a dream to drive, big and spacious comfortable interior, the prominent scent of the leather than filled your sinuses, great and smooth engine and that bullet proof ZF transmission, it was a joy to drive until the gas prices doubled in 2009 really angering me so I sold it in 2010 with 350K miles on it not having one day or minute of trouble with the transmission. Now I miss it and regret selling it. I'm hoping to replace it with a 1991 300SEL or a '91 560SEC. THANKS for bringing back some fond automotive memories for me. The W126 was the best S-Class as compared to the junk Mercedes-Benz is selling now. I'm subscribing to your channel. Thanks again.

Red 1990 Cream interior ..oh yes .Perfect combo

Fine selection of cars! I can't remember when last I saw a house (locally) where one can actually walk up to the front door, these days one is kept out by high walls, electric fencing and forced to communicate via intercom.

A transmission that shifts harder when worn is much better than the alternative. Genius engineering. I love my 300se. Wear them out properly.

Great videos on this channel! Is there a shop in your area that will work on these cars?

Smooth sailing.

Sooooo beautiful!

All of them are beauties. A red/red combination would be the absolute moster ;) 15 Years ago I owned the 300SE (Manual gearbox!) darkblue/grey. Most beautiful Merc Limos of all time.

Nice.🎉🎉🎉

Check the modulating pressure on the gearbox it’s vacumn operated and adjustable on the side of the box

I would look into Vacuum leak, I had a 126 euro spec that did the same thing.

Does it have a thermal fan?

Stunning neighbourhood. All those trees. In the UK, we would have chopped them all down ages ago. Which of these gorgeous cars is your favourite

Beautiful vehicles especially the red. What are your thoughts on the 300SD from the 80 and 90s. I really want to own one soon. Best always.

Nice video! I have a 1985 300SD that's alternator and battery are fine, but it will still not maintain a charge and must be jumped. Do you happen to know what step one to diagnosing this would be?

Before your transmission gets sabotaged with coolant perforating through radiotor silly idea "cooler" disconnect pipes from radiator and fit a stand alone cooler in front.

every changed the transmission fluid and carefully check the vaccuum system for leaks.. theye have a VERY big and complex vaccum system as everything is operated by vaccum.. lots of lines which may leak after 40 years. The first cars shifts a bit too early at full throttle , that can be adjusted I think on the modulater at the transmission Don´t know about US models but in Europe around 1988 they brought new engines, so these might have slightly different power even though they are both 420s 145k is not high milager for a W126

Solid and classy. Is it running on a 722.3 or 722.4 auto transmission? 4 speed?

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would you recommend a 300SE as a first car?

I'm suspecting EGR valve on Red Benz.

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Checked the vacuum hoses to the transmission ?

- secondary air injection pump or relay ?

Hi "amigo"! What's the name of your city? Im asking because I think is a beaultiful city.

Must be nice.

How much like this😢😢

Are you in NOVA?

Where in VA are you?

When you do the lowering video, I assume you will use the h&r springs, please go into some detail on safety and purchasing as I will be undertaking the same on my SEC which does have sls but they make springs for that difference.

You need an on board assistant 😊

Once a guy explained me why the 420 is better than the 500, but i forget the most of it. I only remeber that the 420 is not just a dowsized 5l, it has a more modern engine design. And that the 5l ha smore in common with the older 3,8l V8 than the 4.2l V8.

Put the paper down! You wrote it, you should be able to remember it!