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Hey everyone, I came across this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260E on The Truth About Cars and thought it would make for an interesting discussion. This is a classic W124 generation sedan that represents Mercedes-Benz's commitment to engineering excellence during the late 1980s.

The 260E features a 2.6-liter ...

Good question, David. From what I've read, the W124 actually had improved rust protection compared to earlier Mercedes models. The undercoating and paint quality were decent for the 1980s. Of course, it depends heavily on how the car was stored and maintained. A southern car would likely be in ...

From the photos I've seen of this particular example, the interior looks relatively clean and well-preserved. The seats show some wear but nothing catastrophic. It appears to be a southern car that was garaged, which definitely helps with interior condition. The steering wheel has that nice patina ...

The software update fee is what gets me. These are mandatory recalls that manufacturers are required to do by law, yet dealers still try to slip in charges for installation. It should be completely free, and frankly it should have been free from the factory.