Only complaint about my 116 is rear leg room. It is probably similar to your 123 in that department. Then again, I think the SWB 126 probably has the same in the rear. That's why I'd LOVE to put my diesel engine in a 116 SEL body. 116's don't have the guide-rods that the 123 and 126 have, so that's one less thing to worry about there. Also, they don't have EGR valves on them. Try to find a '78-'79 because those are the ones that have the 125mph speedometer and the idle adjustment knob next to the wheel, though cold starts aren't a problem for you. Also, the '80's don't seem to have as many sunroofs as the earilier ones did, don't know why. Maybe it was standard until then, that's just what I've heard and even noticed. Also, the 116 steering wheel is a little more fancier, compare the two and you'll see what I mean and EVERYTHING in the 116 is padded on the interior and EVERYTHING is chrome, or chrome trimmed. Take the time to look at the interior, and take it in. It's cool to see the amount of detail out into it.
Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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