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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
Personaly I wouldn't buy one. I don't think the M103 is well suited to drag the W126 around or in this case geared that well.
If you are shopping for a gas W126 a 420SEL has a lot more power, better gearing and will probably match if not beat the 300SEL's mileage.
Plus they are common and dirt cheap to pick up. It is amazing how much 420SEL you can get for $5k-$7k.
Plus if you buy a late one you get a better sound system, interior, and traction control.
To bad the M104 never found its way into the W126, that would be a good combo.
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Well... 420s are a dime a dozen around here. Heck a used lot has one with only 170K on the ticker and they want $1700 cash. 171K, even has power recline. They're nearly free from the local auctions.
Maybe I'll just part out this 300SEL then as my first intentions were.
Can the 420 get similar economy as the 300SEL? How reliable is the bottom end on that motor with let's say 200K?