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C280 Sport · #4 05-06-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KenP

Thanks Jim.
Of course I agree with everything you said. Personally, I think all Mercedes should be either Black or Silver... but, that's just me.

I think 1996 was a good year for the S Class as Mercedes did a "freshening up" that year including installing the M119.980 engine in this car. No more fussing with distributors, ignition wires and all the associated pieces. Believe it was also the first year for the 722.6 transmission.
No wiring issues either because of insulation cracking, etc.
In this fitment, the dual overhead cam aluminum V8 produces 315 hp yet delivers over 20 mpg average consistently.
Had a V12 many years back... required constant attention and the insurance rates were rediculously high. Anyone considering a V12 needs to call their insurance company for a sobering "wake up".

Occasionally, I used to see other S Class Coupes when living down South, but haven't seen another in about 5 years now.
Alas, when I moved from Virginia to New Hampshire, the KENZ BNZ plate went away... now she sports a plain old, run of the mill set of plates.

Beautiful car. Best of luck with the sale. Agreed about calling your insurance company. Your car maybe is the best example in the northeast and your price is pretty much unbeatable. Not many 140's come up this way. The V12's are wonderful but like any 12 cylinder engine no matter where and who produces it, requires more care then other types of engines. More complex and more moving parts it is as simple as that. Proven over time to be reliable is well kept. Upkeep is very important and I think many just cannot afford it or become offened by the money needed to upkeep one that they just tend to poke fun at it with no real experience with it. A V12, V10, 16Cylinder and other types of engines found on higher end cars all have their (+) and (-) There are so many who talk of them who know nothing of them or had experience with one.