In terms of size or timeline? SLC was before in terms of both, sorry if my wording is weird.

The SLC is based on the R107. Its not an S class, its an SL with a hard top.

so, then there is no love for the S-Class coupes older than the W126?

Well this crowd (no offense) might be a little biased to the C126 but I do think that everyone would agree that it is the best Mercedes coupe ever made. With that being said I think the C215 would be my best (Future) bet. It also doesn't hurt that someone that I know also likes the look of it. Interestingly enough she likes the headlight design which you and I thought was it's weak point.

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Every time I drive my 140 coupe, I try unsuccessfully to imagine a better way to get around town :)

Finally the C140 gets some respect. What is your favorite aspect of it?






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Take an ambulance.:)

An ambulance? Hmmm lol. Fulcrum, the amazing thing about the 140, in my opinion, is that through the chemistry of it's strongpoints, it creates an environment for the driver that in my experience is unmatched. The 500's power, brakes, handling and even the HVAC sysytem and the radio are fantastic. Mine is apparently very obedient lol. I'm just glad I got to feel what this car is capable of as I sure couldn't have afforded one new :).

I would imagine that the double glazed windows and massive interior space would create a certain calming effect. The sound system in my 91 was used as the test bed for the 140s so I know that even the stock system is very strong. How is the ride quality in the turns?

Hard to describe how sure footed this car feels, perhaps calling it a big cat would come close; it doesn't feel as heavy as it is. I drive a Miata set up for handling pretty hard, and the 140's weight would limit the really tight stuff but it stays very composed and feels very balanced in turns. A calming effect is a great way to put it. The fact that two of my commonly used vehicles are the Miata and a motorcycle perhaps "enhances" this calming effect by comparison. I bought this car about 3 months ago and the Miata has sat a lot since :).

Interesting. I must say that all of these cars are my 'unicorns'. That is I have driven almost every model of Mercedes built between 1985 and 2008 but I cannot seem to get my hands on a big Coupe. Even at TWO AMG challenges the CL's managed to elude me.

Once I drove a 560SEC but I was disappointed by it. It had been sitting for two years and to be honest my diesel felt faster then it. The interior was quite dirty and overall I was not impressed by it....I think I need to drive a well sorted model to feel a true SEC.

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Just found a pair of neat comparison photos. :cool:

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The C140 just seems too bulbus to me. Especially how the headlamps wrap up onto the hood. I don't like the way they look at all... one car I'll never own. I think a first gen Taurus is nicer looking by far :eek:

-J

Ouch...hehe ok i'll admit that it's probably the 'weakest' of all the CLs but a Taurus? That's a bit too cruel :o I don't know, I think the C215 is really starting to grow on me (I just wish they offered a diesel varient....if they did i'd certainly look into getting one)

dunno if anyone else noticed, but the pedals have not changed since at least the 70s/80s.