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  • @jassimseethynooh5032
    @jassimseethynooh5032 4 года назад +157

    I love that he’s not faking an accent , I love the commentary, love the camera work, brilliant video, and a beautiful iconic car

    • @shreyassomanna5823
      @shreyassomanna5823 3 года назад +2

      Most people don't, evryone has their own walk of speaking. you'll are just familiar with this accent coming from tier II and Tier III cities.

    • @jassimseethynooh5032
      @jassimseethynooh5032 3 года назад +5

      Shreyas Somanna actually, most people have a normal way speaking when they’re comfortable, which is their actual accent, and another fake accent which they present to the public because of insecurities about their actual accent or ability to speak in English, and the accents are usually pretty bad and anyone who speaks English well can recognise the difference.

    • @rawanderer4737
      @rawanderer4737 2 года назад +2

      @@shreyassomanna5823 lol so you mean you are from tier 1 huh. Hahaa. And you have a stylish accent huh.

  • @aamilmarakkar1010
    @aamilmarakkar1010 4 года назад +276

    Who is that camera guy. He's a skill full guy

    • @y17t90
      @y17t90 3 года назад +2

      same i thaught anna

    • @kirankisku1987
      @kirankisku1987 3 года назад +3

      Give that man a raise!

  • @payloadartist
    @payloadartist 4 года назад +75

    Underrated channel. He deserves more views and subs. Nice work again mate!

    • @Petrobug
      @Petrobug  4 года назад +6

      Much appreciated!

    • @arunmfive
      @arunmfive 3 года назад +1

      @@Petrobug Please do reviews in Malayalam.

    • @ananthakrishnanh7363
      @ananthakrishnanh7363 3 года назад +3

      @@arunmfive He has a Malayalam channel called Talking Cars

  • @anandhakrishnan723
    @anandhakrishnan723 3 года назад +20

    RUclips recommended this! Didn't know Vivek had another channel too
    #Talking_Cars

  • @tiny_kyd
    @tiny_kyd 4 года назад +112

    I love the content. I have unsubscribed powerdrift because they are too much. Your videos are nice simple and subtle. Don't Stop. Someday you'll find more subscribers and definitely you'll become popular. All the best.

    • @y17t90
      @y17t90 3 года назад

      same

    • @arunkc9733
      @arunkc9733 3 года назад +1

      He is mallu

    • @y17t90
      @y17t90 3 года назад +1

      @@arunkc9733 so

    • @YashVardhanGoyal
      @YashVardhanGoyal 3 года назад +1

      Power drift waste of time. These guys and horsepower cartel are number 1

    • @YashVardhanGoyal
      @YashVardhanGoyal 3 года назад +4

      Faisal khan also worthless 2 cent

  • @VentureAHighway
    @VentureAHighway 4 года назад +39

    *The W124 is one of the best Merecedes' ever made... particularly if you look at the last 30 years or so... What a great car to own*

    • @kirovmedia6972
      @kirovmedia6972 3 года назад +1

      W140

    • @VentureAHighway
      @VentureAHighway 3 года назад +2

      @@kirovmedia6972 personally I’d rather the 124 but the 140 is also top

  • @irshadmuhammed7270
    @irshadmuhammed7270 2 года назад +6

    VIVEK JI ??????😲 wherever i search w124 literally i found vivekji😁♥️ 4:10 kochu galla

  • @Matt10013
    @Matt10013 3 года назад +15

    A merc W124 or W140 and a mahindra Thar at my home. The day this happen will be the 2nd best day in my life.....first is the day I became a dad.

  • @arrollvegas1484
    @arrollvegas1484 2 года назад +2

    Respect for the owner ...he is the real car enthusiasts ....Car is in pristine condition..like showroom new car 😍

  • @rishabhpurohit2663
    @rishabhpurohit2663 4 года назад +23

    Not kidding, just yesterday (in Ahmedabad) I spotted an M3 sedan (never thought I'll see it in India), a black huracan (with green calipers) and I lost my shit. But on the way back home, I spotted a W124 lying among other normie cars and out of those 3 cars I spotted the Merc is what's occupied my brain the most. And I've been itching to go again and look properly. I wish I could buy it and restore but gah I'm 17 and with no dough :p. Still keeping an eye out though. Love these mid 90s to mid 2000 cars. great video

    • @rudyoactiv
      @rudyoactiv 3 года назад +2

      Ugh know the feeling, watching these classics rotting in junkyards! But alas, we're just 17 :/

    • @narahitesh1341
      @narahitesh1341 3 года назад +1

      but did you find your shit yet ?

    • @adithyas.krishnan5828
      @adithyas.krishnan5828 3 года назад

      which m3 tho?

    • @royalan6826
      @royalan6826 3 года назад +1

      Another 17 yo feels you!
      Anyway, finally found some people who are into classic cars.

    • @rishabhpurohit2663
      @rishabhpurohit2663 3 года назад

      @@adithyas.krishnan5828 f80

  • @shaheenthajudeen373
    @shaheenthajudeen373 4 года назад +12

    the W124 was the first car I got to drive by myself, at it was the most liberating 20 minutes of my life. Since then, it's literally been my dream car, more than the Mustangs, Jaguars and other animals. It's possible, and attainable. I've been worried I might not be able to legally drive one around, considering that I'm 25 atm and it'll take a bit until I can afford one.
    The fact that I stumble upon this video a day after it's published is a sign that I shan't let this one go just yet.

  • @ManojKumar-sx6vg
    @ManojKumar-sx6vg 3 года назад +4

    Excellent camera work, all throughout.
    Few hints:
    2:40 The plastic side trims were added in the first facelift in year 1989. The bonnet changed in 1993.
    3:06 Missed to include a demonstration of the thud when the last door closes with all glasses up, so that people can realize how pathetic it is in their modern cars!
    3:52 The mirrors are almost flat (or is it really flat?!), unlike concave mirrors on most cars, rendering a smaller field of vision. But the difference is that you get the correct perception of distance of the approaching vehicles from your car.
    4:25 Missed to mention that the heavy bonnet remains up in opened position by itself, without any manual support rod or a visible hydraulic strut. A cleverly engineered hinge mechanism.
    Miss my 200E!

  • @90scomponents69
    @90scomponents69 3 года назад +5

    I have been watching talking cars for a while now . Now this.!! You guys have a great skill of story telling. !! Worth watching

  • @y17t90
    @y17t90 3 года назад +7

    I am only few minutes into the video and I know your channel is gonna be a treasure

  • @hanimusthafa
    @hanimusthafa 4 года назад +22

    Excellent review & well done video.. keep up the good work

  • @AyushNiranjan
    @AyushNiranjan 3 года назад +1

    These are the real car channels that people should subscribe, the authentic content which we were used to watching on British youtube channels till now

  • @aflahashraf7246
    @aflahashraf7246 4 года назад +12

    Justed wanted a quick glimpse before heading out. Had me sticking to the seat cause of the video and narrative quality.
    Keep up the good work

  • @miketurin5233
    @miketurin5233 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful car! The one arm wiper was one of the coolest things of the old era. I wish more newer cars would have it.

  • @SwavimanKumar
    @SwavimanKumar 3 года назад +8

    man u speak so nicely. Loved ur presentation style. the channel is going to be big i can tell that.

  • @sippybijuthomas8203
    @sippybijuthomas8203 3 года назад +2

    Am I the the only one who is a fan of talking cars before this channel?

    • @waderbro7384
      @waderbro7384 3 года назад

      Alla...nmmlum und ...
      Ipo RUclips Recommend cheythpola kanune

  • @drews6616
    @drews6616 4 года назад +7

    Great video; informative and well shot 👍. I have a 1990 W124 260E and it’s a fabulous machine. The biodegradable wiring was only an issue on the facelift cars. The ride quality is better than many modern cars I think. It’s a shame MB don’t build their cars like this anymore.

    • @adilsabu
      @adilsabu 4 года назад +1

      How much will it cost when the wiring goes wrong

    • @drews6616
      @drews6616 4 года назад +1

      @ Adil Sabu - The entire wiring harnesses are around £2000, rebuild kits around £300 in the UK. Then someone has to fit them - very expensive. In my case my car is an early model and not affected.

    • @rizaadam
      @rizaadam 4 года назад

      Drew S what model has this issue ?

    • @drews6616
      @drews6616 4 года назад +1

      Rizz Adam - all models from 1993 until end of W124 production in 1996 / 1997.

  • @CRIMINAL_YT5911_
    @CRIMINAL_YT5911_ 5 месяцев назад

    First tym I saw best channel 🎉🎉🎉who deserves more likes, views and subscribers

  • @adithyaunnikrishnan3732
    @adithyaunnikrishnan3732 4 года назад +8

    Your reviews are simple and beautiful, like the cars you review

  • @adilsabu
    @adilsabu 4 года назад +5

    Well presented Vivek sir, the person behind the camera did a great job 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu
    @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu Год назад

    This is the car that every 90s kid grew up drawing in the back of their notebooks. I loved this design so much! This is the epitome of mechanical engineering. Having all the basics right!
    If there's any enterprising entrepreneur willing to begin manufacturing a car that has all the basics right, I would invest in such crowdfunding endeavor. I'm sure many like me are willing to experience what true German engineering feels like. Make the design and manufacturing process opensource. Have OEMs contribute in design phase. This would turn out to be an excellent vehicle. If software can be built open-source. Why not hardware and cars!
    1. Solid Build (like the W124)
    2. Reliable and powerful engine
    3. Good driving dynamics
    4. Every detail thought through
    5. Manual Transmission with all wheel drive

  • @alexandersimon810
    @alexandersimon810 4 года назад +6

    Old classy car presented at its best!!! ❤️

  • @sukanyadilip3652
    @sukanyadilip3652 4 года назад +6

    Prsentation is so good!!!!...loved it😊👍

  • @abrahamkoshyjohn9038
    @abrahamkoshyjohn9038 4 года назад +4

    I am a huge fan of W124.. thanks a lot for making this video.. 🤩🤩

  • @HariRajan
    @HariRajan 4 года назад +7

    Amazing videography and precise content. Splendid job Petrobug!

  • @thegoldenamerican
    @thegoldenamerican 4 года назад +3

    Nice ride! I just found and bought a smoked sliver 1990 300e, garage queen with only 116K...I am revamping much of the suspension this week. Even with a worn suspension ...it still drives like a dream:) I just sold a gold ...190e, 1986 2.3...149K .in which was my intro to mercs...loved that car too...Lol!

  • @alexroypaul4346
    @alexroypaul4346 3 года назад +1

    This is nostalgic , w124 was my dad's daily driver for about 10 years , it was the pinnacle of german engineering

    • @manojm6722
      @manojm6722 3 года назад +1

      That's absolutely correct , amazing car !

    • @rajeshkumar-mv6zw
      @rajeshkumar-mv6zw 3 года назад +1

      What about spares and service is it available in benz showroom

  • @SRamK10
    @SRamK10 4 года назад +11

    Looks like it just rolled out from the showroom.

  • @V59971
    @V59971 4 года назад +3

    Nothing looks glorious like an old merc

  • @DeonGomes
    @DeonGomes 4 года назад +3

    Brilliant video! you have put your heart into it and it feels soo nice to see such amazing videos as a petrolhead! keep 'em coming!

  • @RICHIE11420
    @RICHIE11420 3 года назад +1

    Truly a classic i remember we had a 95 version with Leather Trims ... the feel of the cabin is Truly Premium .. not like the mordern ones you get ... except the S 2022 which s a class of its own ...

  • @amritbalraj6049
    @amritbalraj6049 3 года назад +1

    11 months of my life went by without me realizing that this amazing video was out!! Stupid YT algorithm!!

  • @SP-Steel
    @SP-Steel 3 года назад

    This W124, along with the W123, W126 S class, and finally the W140 were gloriously overengineered, nut and bolt mercedes models. True German engineering. The w210 which I owned and drove for almost 8 years, lagged behind its predecessor w124 in build quality. Good video. New subscriber.

  • @jwalantsingh742
    @jwalantsingh742 3 года назад +1

    Such an underrated channel, deserves more and more likes.!!!

  • @naseef123
    @naseef123 4 года назад +33

    മലയാളി ആണല്ലേ...😍

  • @thrissurdiary9583
    @thrissurdiary9583 4 года назад +5

    Nice and needed review.... kerala and proud

  • @aswinp1743
    @aswinp1743 4 года назад +13

    Really great content, felt like carfection or something.

  • @FrancescoMarelli84
    @FrancescoMarelli84 3 года назад

    This car is a monument. It is more than a car. It is the single car in my family that lasted the longest of all cars.... BY FAR. My father had one E 200 in classic grey color. I remember every inch of this car and the many travels across Europe with it.

  • @nehuge
    @nehuge 4 года назад +5

    The trunk switch is ingenius, although they could put a timed relay in like the front dome light has after you shut the door.

  • @krrishkaushal
    @krrishkaushal 3 года назад +2

    "There were once with leather too." I'd like to tell you that I have an W124 E220, with Leather seats. It's in perfect shape. This makes me feel that my car is rare❤

    • @shakthi89
      @shakthi89 3 года назад

      W124 E500 5.0 v8 engine spec available in India?

    • @ananthakrishnanh7363
      @ananthakrishnanh7363 2 года назад +1

      @@shakthi89 only e250 diesel and e220 petrol

  • @premkrishna2577
    @premkrishna2577 4 года назад +5

    i have no words for the content its just amazing.

  • @SamirChopra.
    @SamirChopra. 4 года назад +8

    Very well presented. Love the W124, even though I have the s560 2019 model. Good job.

  • @genereblast4504
    @genereblast4504 3 года назад

    Its a pure car. No gizmos..no fancy. I would love to buy one of those depending upon the change of rules regarding owning old cars. But this one is awesome. Pure mechanical. Even TATA used their technology in those days and introduced the mighty Sierra and Estate. Good job bringing this car.

  • @anshusahu711
    @anshusahu711 4 года назад +1

    My dear friend
    What a lovely video
    Well said and discussion
    Best videography

  • @johy2007
    @johy2007 3 года назад +1

    Wow man, great presentation. Love the car and the way it has been shown.

  • @farhaztk2195
    @farhaztk2195 2 года назад +1

    Never expected to see vivek ji here, 😅

  • @focusmind6847
    @focusmind6847 3 года назад +1

    Bro,continue this channel its really amazing.Start again with available cars

  • @y17t90
    @y17t90 3 года назад

    I can not really make you hear my voice tone while writing this comment but honestly my dear you are one of the one of the finest youtubers I have ever seen

  • @davinchileonardo
    @davinchileonardo 3 года назад

    This is simply amazing. Most underrated channel on you tube

  • @ketanpol251
    @ketanpol251 3 года назад

    This car has special place in everyone's heart..the video is so good....Words are less to describe this car...Amazing work Petrobug.

  • @raptor22slayer
    @raptor22slayer 3 года назад

    Your latest videos are around 10 months old. I really enjoyed watching your content and appreciate the effort that went into it. Please keep posting more videos at regular intervals and I'm sure that you'll hit at least a million subscribers.

  • @zsolta7510
    @zsolta7510 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video, especially for the first 20 seconds. The w124 is the best car in the world. Welcome to Hungary.

  • @ronsta11
    @ronsta11 4 года назад +1

    This is still my absolute dream car. It defines my idea of a perfect car. I love it.

  • @the_one_03
    @the_one_03 2 года назад +2

    this was the time when mercedes engineers outweigh the mercedes accountants. Now, its disappointing

  • @AnoopBhargav2989
    @AnoopBhargav2989 3 года назад

    Although the business side of the car companies want you to churn cars and keep buying the newer ones often, we need to create the mindset that holding on to a good car is sexy too!
    Nice video! Very authentic! Keep it up!

  • @kshtizsharma2146
    @kshtizsharma2146 3 года назад

    Underrated channel you deserve millions of views and subscribe who keep loving such deserving contents♥️

  • @Sunnykr275
    @Sunnykr275 4 года назад +1

    Really love the quality of your videos! Keep making such videos! You deserve much more!

  • @sundhukumar
    @sundhukumar 3 года назад

    Amazing cinematography..... Impeccable car indeed..
    Hey Iam one of the few who loves those heavy hydraulic steering.......
    Fiat LINEA is modern W124.....

  • @MrKarthik18
    @MrKarthik18 3 года назад

    1990s was the era for real cars. Involved to drive and fails to die. Few cars of same kind🇮🇳
    Zen, 800, qualis, Tata Safari, lancer, pajero ❤️❤️

  • @chaitanya1440
    @chaitanya1440 2 года назад

    Found a new favourite channel! Been binging all the videos and I'm having so much fun. Hope they start uploading soon!

  • @daleguerra5326
    @daleguerra5326 3 года назад

    Bro W124 holds a special place among car enthusiasts, it can be tuned up and all and be made into a great car or keep it as it is and it will still be great, It has a character of its own...

  • @amit6844
    @amit6844 3 года назад

    Mercedes w124 looks so classy.
    But Mercedes w211 is the BEST gen of e class, it was elegant, beautiful especially dual circular headlights😍

  • @faheem9377
    @faheem9377 4 года назад +4

    Please keep doing things like this.

  • @brendendas
    @brendendas 3 года назад

    Don't know how I got here but I really liked your video style (probably the best in India). Good job, hope to see more.

  • @nivedajayan3885
    @nivedajayan3885 4 года назад +2

    You guys will be the leader of this segment in coming days,if you guys improve a bit

    • @Petrobug
      @Petrobug  4 года назад

      Thank you. Working on it

  • @nihalca6310
    @nihalca6310 Год назад

    The production quality in this video,GODAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!

  • @DahakaMatthew
    @DahakaMatthew 4 года назад +1

    Saw the first 60 seconds of this video and quickly scrambled to hit the subscribe button. I love the accent too :D

  • @SamrudhDixit
    @SamrudhDixit 3 года назад +5

    Great video! Had seen a video on W124 by Hagerty last month, and great to see how it stands in Indian conditions and specifications.
    PS- why does the front number plate change?

  • @johndavidson3424
    @johndavidson3424 2 года назад +1

    Me : The Mercedes W124 E-class can't be embarrassed, it's a good looking legend.
    My mind : Challenge accepted 3:23👍.

  • @dougieboy28
    @dougieboy28 2 года назад +1

    Stay Classy - love that W124!

  • @devstation18
    @devstation18 3 года назад

    The last of the “ built from Billet “ Mercedes and perhaps the only one which is a perfect fit for India … ground clearance , built to last quality ,and low profile

  • @ops70
    @ops70 3 года назад

    I wish I had one like this. I had a w126 and own now a E430 2001 Guard. Wonderful cars

  • @Malaga321zumteufel
    @Malaga321zumteufel 4 года назад +2

    Never saw a Indian licence plate before.

  • @paulmathew5372
    @paulmathew5372 3 года назад

    narration shogam....camera poli....narration set aakiya vere level aavum

  • @SanjeewaMarasinghe
    @SanjeewaMarasinghe 3 года назад

    2021 May .. and I am gonna put some faith in this old machine buy 1998 model (made in India)
    .. Compliments from Sri Lanka

  • @waderbro7384
    @waderbro7384 3 года назад +1

    Alloohh nammde Vivekettan.
    Talking cars Vivekettan

  • @SurajV320
    @SurajV320 4 года назад +1

    Good content mate. However, audio quality could definitely do better.

  • @shivanshubahuguna4826
    @shivanshubahuguna4826 4 года назад +3

    so do you have any words on which old merc* to buy if you want peace of mind once purchased and gone through thoroughly . your opinion matters as you are knowledgeable in these old hunk of steel's.

  • @rushipatel7786
    @rushipatel7786 3 года назад +1

    omg ! i have a 500e but i couldnt make a video better than you did ... very well made !

  • @ranerohit1205
    @ranerohit1205 3 года назад

    The content, script , presentation and camera work is excellent. Subscribed

  • @AnandChakraborty
    @AnandChakraborty 3 года назад

    Very well made video, thoroughly enjoyed it! I so wish that I could buy, restore and drive the iconic W124 here in Delhi NCR but National Green Tribunal has made sure that people like me can never realise such dreams... 😔

  • @mynegligence
    @mynegligence 4 года назад +5

    Petrobug is rocking.....you guys create excellent content.

  • @aakashsakku1255
    @aakashsakku1255 4 года назад

    I love this one,one day I will buy one W124♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @samirraut9536
    @samirraut9536 3 года назад +1

    I liked the solo screen wiper the best ! Methinks the Mercedes Benz cars are non compatible for Indian rural roads.

  • @pranavshine1744
    @pranavshine1744 2 года назад

    The cameran man definitely needs a shoutout 🔥 and all time fav vivekji as 124 🥰❤️

  • @HellTutorials2
    @HellTutorials2 3 года назад

    I'm a Simple man , I see a Petrolhead , I subscribe .
    Love the Video from my Heart !

  • @harshgupta5880
    @harshgupta5880 3 года назад

    This is so well done. Like, our own Indian throttle house.

  • @rafeekkpr
    @rafeekkpr 10 месяцев назад

    U nailed it Vivek bro, nice video.

  • @sudhirsingh7999
    @sudhirsingh7999 3 года назад

    Camera capturing skills is so good...keep us the hard work brother...just want to tell that you're different unlike others car reviews who shows indicator...led light etc...we expect depth details...you're indian Jason Cammisa i would say...👍

  • @jmbpinto73
    @jmbpinto73 3 года назад

    I daily drive a w124 250d, it keeps up with traffic, it is comfortable and safe. Parts are available to keep it going, all things considered, is a viable choice. Cheers!

  • @toofani
    @toofani 3 года назад

    Wish they'd still making such clean designs!

  • @aqilshamnath1888
    @aqilshamnath1888 3 года назад

    Excellent content. Love the cinematography. Please try to improve the sound quality with a better mic or something. Keep up the great work!!

  • @abnazfazalkavil1187
    @abnazfazalkavil1187 3 года назад +1

    Literal goosebumps ❤️😭

  • @roshitraj
    @roshitraj 4 года назад +3

    Nice car Vivekji !

  • @Downtownigga
    @Downtownigga 3 года назад

    we need more people like you to come front with such-and-such,mainly to throw off the rice scene out here.

  • @BobBenz55
    @BobBenz55 3 года назад

    Love W124’s my fav car of all time. Got 7 😬❤️