A while ago I ended up being in a rear end collision in beloved W126 560SEL "Pegasus". The accident happened on a highway at my speed of about 35MPH. I don't know the speed of the cargo van that struck me.
I didn't have any problems except for slightly sore neck for next couple of days. Right after the impact I was under impression that it was nothing major. Then once I pulled over I realized how bad it was.
If I ever have a W124 Wagon I will never have any passengers in that 3rd row seat after seeing this kind of damage. I'm also considering to selling my W201 or maybe turning it into a rally car.
I think a W124 sedan would be acceptable but I still would want to have a W126 as my daily/long distance driver. I only wish it would be possible to retrofit side air bags to the older chassis
I didn't have any problems except for slightly sore neck for next couple of days. Right after the impact I was under impression that it was nothing major. Then once I pulled over I realized how bad it was.
If I ever have a W124 Wagon I will never have any passengers in that 3rd row seat after seeing this kind of damage. I'm also considering to selling my W201 or maybe turning it into a rally car.
I think a W124 sedan would be acceptable but I still would want to have a W126 as my daily/long distance driver. I only wish it would be possible to retrofit side air bags to the older chassis