05-10-2017, 09:57 PM | #11 |
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Fuck yes, you should.
My Mom had two of them. Late '90s is what you want. After they had figured out wiring, but before they softened up the suspension and put big wheels on.
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05-10-2017, 09:59 PM | #12 |
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I have a friend who still misses his RWD Mercedes wagon from the early to mid 90s. He and his spouse bought the next model with AWD, which they STILL have, but it doesn't scratch the same itch.
So he went and bought a 2003 325xiT years ago, which he still drives. Not quite the same, but good enough apparenlty. EDIT: Researching the numbers. He loved his S124, the S210 (possibly S211) not as much. |
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05-11-2017, 12:32 AM | #14 |
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05-11-2017, 01:39 AM | #15 |
The old cranky SOB....
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LOL
I'm probably the only one here (aside from FC) that knew what R129 is/was immediately. Not a hesitation. I am an automotive dork. LOL
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05-11-2017, 11:04 AM | #16 |
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05-11-2017, 11:35 AM | #17 |
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05-11-2017, 11:53 AM | #18 |
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No, you were not.
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05-11-2017, 11:58 AM | #19 |
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I'm also not sure why you want a V12. I don't think that the cool factor outweighs the annoyance. Just get a '96-'98 500SL.
Edit: And get it in red. Edit2: Although for me, I'd have to seriously consider a 300SL and get the manual swap parts.
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05-11-2017, 12:08 PM | #20 |
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Here you go:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...delCode1=SL500 Sell off those stupid AMG wheels that look terrible on it.
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