The price is on the high end. They are desirable cars among the knowing, but don't command much of a selling price.

The 603 was dropped largely because of marketing. There wasn't much demand in the US for diesels during that era (thanks GM). And in the '90s, the smaller engine was put in the 124 so that it wouldn't out-perform the flagship S-class diesel. A very common tactic among German marques.

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