...........for what it is worth, I have a 126 chassis 500SEL bought last May with a V8 M117 engine. Regular oil changes have kept this car running sweet as a nut and what appeals is the low end torque of the 5.0 ltr engine. change the oil often and change it hot,it will last forever, enjoy !

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1993 190E 2.0L (Euro.) sold
1991. 500 SEL (Euro.)
1991. 300 CE (Euro.) sold
1993. 500 E (U.S. spec.)