Altbenz,

Yea, the "turbo lag effect" you are talking about is these engines are geared low. You can look at putting the S500 diff swap and the difference would be pretty big.

I want simple, so for now W124. Of course, if I was in the market for a car- you might not be able to find a W124 in nice shape easily.
Comparing V8's to 6's doesn't seem right. W124 400E vs a W210 E430.
Reliability, repairability and rust are the long term owner's concern. I think so far, W124's get the nod.


Michael

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