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Old 06-14-2011, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mike-81-240d View Post
Most people that lower their W123's are trying to bring them down to a modern ride hieght, like for example a 2011 E550. Our cars stock look like monster trucks, compare to a new Mercedes.
There's something to be said for NOT busting your oil pan on a rock*, and for being able to do an oil change without a jack, and for a few extra inches in the snow before the undercarriage starts dragging. Most modern cars sit too low.

*Which I managed to do on my 240D once.
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