CloseSciFrog:Totally not getting but whatever... Must be a european thing...
What don't you understand? 
A four-door luxury sedan with a 5 litre V8 and appropriate suspension coming from Porsche. That should be enough to decribe its appeal.
Maybe you Americans are spoiled in that category but come to think of it... what did Cadillac offer back in the time? A FWD sedan for elder people.
Ferdie:Porker:
You picked it up in Paderborn? Bought it privatly or from a dealer?
Indeed found it in Paderborn from a private seller, a passionate guy who'd owned it for 9yrs.
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Porker:I went to pick-up the car yesterday, I had a 200km drive over the German autobahn in order to drop the car off at my workshop to have it checked, serviced and detailed. I was really surprised by the driving experience it serves up, it still does 260km/h easily whilst blowing cool AC, amazing for a 25 yr old car. In fact as a car in which to travel it proved to be more comfortable than the 2014 BMW-Alpina in which we picked the car up. Really thrilled with the car, looking forward to pick it up in a week and take it to Italy.
Isn't the car limited to 250 km/h? 
Ziggy:Porker:I went to pick-up the car yesterday, I had a 200km drive over the German autobahn in order to drop the car off at my workshop to have it checked, serviced and detailed. I was really surprised by the driving experience it serves up, it still does 260km/h easily whilst blowing cool AC, amazing for a 25 yr old car. In fact as a car in which to travel it proved to be more comfortable than the 2014 BMW-Alpina in which we picked the car up. Really thrilled with the car, looking forward to pick it up in a week and take it to Italy.
Isn't the car limited to 250 km/h?
For the 500E the topspeed is redline limited at 260km/h. The 500E had shorter ratios than the 500SL on which it was based. 
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Porker:Ziggy:Porker:I went to pick-up the car yesterday, I had a 200km drive over the German autobahn in order to drop the car off at my workshop to have it checked, serviced and detailed. I was really surprised by the driving experience it serves up, it still does 260km/h easily whilst blowing cool AC, amazing for a 25 yr old car. In fact as a car in which to travel it proved to be more comfortable than the 2014 BMW-Alpina in which we picked the car up. Really thrilled with the car, looking forward to pick it up in a week and take it to Italy.
Isn't the car limited to 250 km/h?
For the 500E the topspeed is redline limited at 260km/h. The 500E had shorter ratios than the 500SL on which it was based.
Thanks, I did not know that. 
I thought all the Mercedes-Benz cars until quite recently were electronically limited to 250 km/h.
Lars997:My father used to own three SL 500 in that time. It was the first sports car I ever drove. I still remember the push on kick down. The car was really fast, the engine sound was beautiful. Enjoy this amazing motor!
The 1989 500 SL is the first car I truly fell in love with as a kid. This car and the 500E made Mercedes-Benz my favorite brand back then.
Ziggy:Lars997:My father used to own three SL 500 in that time. It was the first sports car I ever drove. I still remember the push on kick down. The car was really fast, the engine sound was beautiful. Enjoy this amazing motor!
The 1989 500 SL is the first car I truly fell in love with as a kid. This car and the 500E made Mercedes-Benz my favorite brand back then.
Same here! And 326HP was crazy those days. Just saying to people the car has more than 300HP was just insane! 
Lars997:My father used to own three SL 500 in that time. It was the first sports car I ever drove. I still remember the push on kick down. The car was really fast, the engine sound was beautiful. Enjoy this amazing motor!
Last beautiful SL in my opinion. Bruno Sacco was a great designer. From then on it went downhill design wise.
m4ever:Lars997:My father used to own three SL 500 in that time. It was the first sports car I ever drove. I still remember the push on kick down. The car was really fast, the engine sound was beautiful. Enjoy this amazing motor!
Last beautiful SL in my opinion. Bruno Sacco was a great designer. From then on it went downhill design wise.
Hmm - Bruno Sacco was a game changer. He was so famous that we all still remember his name. I think, Mercedes lost it after him and found back to better design apprx. 3 years ago. Since the A-Class, S, E,.... it seems they do better now. But yes - he was a star designer!
Some new Mercedes look OK but the CLA... 
My son says it looks as if they didn't finish the car in the rear and my daughter always says that it looks as if the rear has melted. 
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m4ever:Lars997:My father used to own three SL 500 in that time. It was the first sports car I ever drove. I still remember the push on kick down. The car was really fast, the engine sound was beautiful. Enjoy this amazing motor!
Last beautiful SL in my opinion. Bruno Sacco was a great designer. From then on it went downhill design wise.
+1. Sacco understood elegance.
Jul 31, 2016 2:39:52 AM
OMG no you didn't, that's one my bucket list! More pictures please! I love this W124 Porsche
1991 BMW 535i Granitsilber/White Leather
Ex: '91 BMW 318i, '89 BMW 525i, '74 Mercedes-Benz 280E, '87 BMW 325is, '86 BMW 325e, '05 Ford Focus ZX4 S, '85.5 Porsche 944
Aug 5, 2016 9:33:12 PM
Just arrived in Como, Italy after the first 1000km leg, the old lady hasn't missed a beat. We had a thorough check-up done before leaving and everything was deemed OK. I'm still amazed how comfortable a car this is to travel in, yet because of its age a lot more entertaining/interaction than a modern car of this class would offer. It's still plenty quick enough to dismiss modern diesels on the autobahn, while being accompanied by a sonorous V8, just love it.
Here it is on top of the Gotthard Pass, will share further pictures of the trip as we progress.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Nice 500E! I miss the high mileage example I owned for 4 years.
This has the M119 engine in it, and if I am not mistaken, the 500E had the same block as the Sauber C9 that held some records at Le Mans in twin turbo form. Qualifying trim, 1000hp+...
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2010 Mercedes E63
RossN:Nice 500E! I miss the high mileage example I owned for 4 years.
This has the M119 engine in it, and if I am not mistaken, the 500E had the same block as the Sauber C9 that held some records at Le Mans in twin turbo form. Qualifying trim, 1000hp+...
I'm assuming it had quite a few other modifications, it doesn't feel THAT sporty. :)
Morning at Lake Como, evening at Chianti, going strong!
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Aug 6, 2016 11:05:28 PM
Aug 7, 2016 4:36:46 AM
Aug 7, 2016 8:59:28 AM
Atzporsche:Is that Argegno?! Lovely this area
Yes it is, well spotted!
Lars, there's a silver SLS staying at the same hotel, they're ageing so good, and the sound when he leaves... 
You're lucky to own one!
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Porker:Just arrived in Como, Italy after the first 1000km leg, the old lady hasn't missed a beat. We had a thorough check-up done before leaving and everything was deemed OK. I'm still amazed how comfortable a car this is to travel in, yet because of its age a lot more entertaining/interaction than a modern car of this class would offer. It's still plenty quick enough to dismiss modern diesels on the autobahn, while being accompanied by a sonorous V8, just love it.
Here it is on top of the Gotthard Pass, will share further pictures of the trip as we progress.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Hi Frank,
out of curiosity, how long is your zoll plates?
ONUR 
458 italia 
pride355:Porker:Just arrived in Como, Italy after the first 1000km leg, the old lady hasn't missed a beat. We had a thorough check-up done before leaving and everything was deemed OK. I'm still amazed how comfortable a car this is to travel in, yet because of its age a lot more entertaining/interaction than a modern car of this class would offer. It's still plenty quick enough to dismiss modern diesels on the autobahn, while being accompanied by a sonorous V8, just love it.
Here it is on top of the Gotthard Pass, will share further pictures of the trip as we progress.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Hi Frank,
out of curiosity, how long is your zoll plates?
Onur! I took them for two months but you can go up to 12 if desired, cost rises exponentially though...
Might get in touch with you shortly btw, one of my Istanbul customers is acting up in the aftermath of the coup. 
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Porker:pride355:Porker:Just arrived in Como, Italy after the first 1000km leg, the old lady hasn't missed a beat. We had a thorough check-up done before leaving and everything was deemed OK. I'm still amazed how comfortable a car this is to travel in, yet because of its age a lot more entertaining/interaction than a modern car of this class would offer. It's still plenty quick enough to dismiss modern diesels on the autobahn, while being accompanied by a sonorous V8, just love it.
Here it is on top of the Gotthard Pass, will share further pictures of the trip as we progress.
--
1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E / 2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring
Hi Frank,
out of curiosity, how long is your zoll plates?
Onur! I took them for two months but you can go up to 12 if desired, cost rises exponentially though...
Might get in touch with you shortly btw, one of my Istanbul customers is acting up in the aftermath of the coup.
If you come, please let me know. The situation is not looking good after coup because everyone believes it is not over yet and stop spending/paying/buying.
For example, we were ready to buy the 718 Cayman, after we sold our 981 Cayman 3 months ago. Its money is ready but we don't want to buy it because of our uncertain future. On the other hand, I'm happy about sending the 458 to Germany. I couldn't register the car yet but in the worst case senario, I will get 5 days-custom plate and make a road trip for that long.
As far as I know; EU5 cars can still be registered in Portugal, Poland and Hungary. So I'll sell my car there if not able to register it.
ONUR
458 italia
Aug 11, 2016 3:21:51 AM
Porker:Atzporsche:Is that Argegno?! Lovely this area
Yes it is, well spotted!
Lars, there's a silver SLS staying at the same hotel, they're ageing so good, and the sound when he leaves...
You're lucky to own one!
Beautiful place and beautiful car, it's a piece of very cool history involved by two favorite brands 
1991 BMW 535i Granitsilber/White Leather
Ex: '91 BMW 318i, '89 BMW 525i, '74 Mercedes-Benz 280E, '87 BMW 325is, '86 BMW 325e, '05 Ford Focus ZX4 S, '85.5 Porsche 944
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