Sure, the W140 is a nice car, but I would advise you to shy away from '92-'93 models. They were a nightmare (to us techs, maybe not as much to owners). Secondly, the W140 is by far the most expensive S-Class to keep properly maintained (except for, of course the Grand 600 models). I'd shoot for an S320, the six is plenty of engine for the car and a '95 or '96 (or especially a '99) would be the best bet.

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Rgds,
Aaron Greenberg
MB technician
Precision Motorcars, Cincinnati, Ohio
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