If you search a euro version of the w116 you’ll see what I consider one of the best designed cars from the 70s ,it’s not just the lines that the wide body owns but the bumper and lights that the car wears that makes the car a desirable garagable Parker.

W116's aren't higher quality than w123. They are essentially equal in build quality. Of course, you're free to try to provide examples of why you think so

w116 does have a sharper turning radius than all w123's--that's one provable fact in your post

I never had a problem parking a w126--I owned a 300se for years. What is the difference in length and visibility between a 450sel and a 300se?

As for plastic, that's quite a leap in the last statement: "might as well buy a new car." There is an appreciable difference between a new car and a w126, and it has a lot more to do with quantity of plastic components.

You make a lot of broad level statements in one brief post. Definitely don't assume that everyone agrees with any of them

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Those were my opinions and my explanations for why I feel that way. A W116 does have more wood trim, higher quality interior paneling and parts, and is more highly optioned than a W123 since it was a more expensive car and in a different tier. I also think they are more comfortable and better-looking.

That doesn't mean a person might not still prefer a W123 over a W116. People usually don't agree with me. I'm often the only one in a group who feels a certain way, so it's nothing new to me. I just don't understand the other persons' reasons as they don't seem apparent.

I don't think there is really any appreciable difference in length and visibility between the W116 and W126, but I do know from experience that a long wheelbase W126 is difficult to park. I'm not sure how it compares to a long wheelbase W116 or a short wheelbase W126, but know a short wheelbase W116 has a W123 and W126 beat in turning radius. Not that that's a deciding factor, just a bonus.

Also, what makes you think that the "W123 and W126 are better than a W116 in every way"? 116's are the best... All I keep reading from you is "built better". How is that different than what you are pointing out about me?

I'm not sure what your crusade is against the W116, but not everyone dislikes them as do you.

To which I responded:
Not that it really matters. The jack points are supposed to be strong enough to support the weight of the car, anyway, and any Mercedes made after World War II will probably stand up to lifting it from all four jack points.

I'm simply expressing my opinion. Sorry if you don't feel the same, but I'm not asking you to, either.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles