Overall the W124 bodied Mercedes were the best ones ever made and the diesels were the ones to have. Most all Mercedes mechanics will swear to you that these were the last Mercedes built that were worth owning. The cars made after this just were not built...
While all other Maybachs are based on a Mercedes-Benz, this is the first Maybach to be based on a car developed by AMG: the current-generation SL 55 and SL 63. This presented a greater challenge to engineers than past efforts. Although a sportier Maybach was intended (as opposed to ...