W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for trunk space?

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jom - 09 Oct 2006 16:06 GMT

W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for more trunk space?

I think I'm about to buy one - I was looking at Volvo but I think I'm
about to jump ship

Also- can you get roof racks for a W124?

let me explain- I'm looking at a '93 300E with 220,000 kms
and an '88 260E with 73,000 kms

same price
which do you guys recommend with absolutely no other data ??? ;-)

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The Spanish Inquisition - 09 Oct 2006 16:13 GMT

> W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for more trunk space?

The sedans have the gas tank behind the rear seats, so they don't fold
down. The estates I don't know about...

> let me explain- I'm looking at a '93 300E with 220,000 kms
> and an '88 260E with 73,000 kms
>
> same price
> which do you guys recommend with absolutely no other data ??? ;-)

If the numbers are correct and they are in a similar state, I'd go with
the lower milage.

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Thom - 09 Oct 2006 16:16 GMT

> W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for more trunk space?

No, the Gas tank is behind the back seat rest.

> I think I'm about to buy one - I was looking at Volvo but I think I'm
> about to jump ship
>
> Also- can you get roof racks for a W124?

I'm sure they make them, but it would be ugly.

> let me explain- I'm looking at a '93 300E with 220,000 kms
> and an '88 260E with 73,000 kms
>
> same price
> which do you guys recommend with absolutely no other data ??? ;-)

Hard to determine. Lower mileage is good, but the '93 300E is newer
and has more power, not to mention a little cleaner styling. Also, why
is the mileage on the 88 so low?

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test - 09 Oct 2006 16:37 GMT

> W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for more trunk space?
>
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> same price
> which do you guys recommend with absolutely no other data ??? ;-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W124

http://articles.mbz.org/buying/checklists/124/

http://www.indiacar.com/buyusedtips/merce/

I belive 93 was also the year they changed to "environmentally friendly"
wiring. (read: the insulation crumbles)

Engine should be no problem. 220K is getting up there, but if it has a
good service history, I would prefer it over the 88 for power, but the
older one had more reliable electrics.

Yes, you can get roof racks.

Regards,
ws

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Tiger - 10 Oct 2006 14:19 GMT

Yes on the Roof Rack. I used them often.

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