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Originally posted by w126
My mother had a '97 S500 and I like the old world feel of SEL much more. To me, the W126 felt more solid. Sure the W140 was faster, smoother and quiter and more civilized -- but I like the "feel" of the old Mercs.
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That's exactly why my favorite S-class sedan will always and forever be the W108 280 SEL 4.5.
For some strange reason, this chasis is rarely mentioned, but it was waaay ahead of its time, and still drives and feels modern.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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