I say montone it. You can always replace those panels with new factory ones if need be.

Alon

From a "collectible" standpoint, yes, it would hurt the value. A collector will likely be seeking a car with low miles and in stock configuration.

There are books available to learn which Mercedes-Benz models may be collectible in the future...pick up a copy of Illustrated Buyers Guide: Mercedes-Benz by Frank Barrett with Alex Dearborn.

But it is your car.....modify and enjoy it the way you want:D

E.P.

El presidente, I actually wanted a car with painted panels. To me the monotoned look looked , much better,a nd I would have had them painted anyway.

Some buyers want a car a certain way, some want it bone stock, some like it if its modded.

I'm one of those I'll take it anyway it comes as long as the price is right kind of guys. :) hehe

Alon

Alon,

If you come to Atlanta for the mercedesshop opening (when that comes together), I invite you for a few beers....

Hell, maybe after a few, we'll even paint my lower panels:D :D :D

E.P.

hehe remember its 90% prep work. And lots of sanding with wet sandpaper. :)

As long as the brew is cold, I'll take you up on that offer if I manage to scoot down that way for the gathering. Which I hope to be able to do...

but since I left my company, funds have been tight, since I only work a little now and then. But thats all good. I'm lucky to have my father helping me out, and I am working for him when I'm not out fixin computers.

Alon

300ce
 

i stilL have my 92 300CE w/ 120k miles that is currently having ground effects installed on all sides; front , rear, and skirts. The car is now red/ maroon but will be red with gunmetal lower panels soon

Moose

Moose,

Post some pics when you can.

Alon, the beer will be COLD! That much I can promise. Plus, we can exercise the CE properly and have some fun in the new ride too:D

E.P.

2002 CLK55 on order

nice clk el presidente...got any pics to post...
here's my CE

AWESOME!!!!
HEY if you get new rims and tires...can i buy your stock ones?

my car is hating life riding on 92' stock, ugly things...

woo hoo

The car is supposed to come off the truck tomorrow. Delivery will be tomorrow night or on Wednesday.

Give me some time to learn how to post with the new camera....I'll put some pics of the new ride up up then:)

One of my '91 300CE

Get some 8-holes! They also come in 15 X 7 (OEM for Sportline) or go for some 16/17/18's from Tirerack!

hey
i'm actually looking to get some amg monoblocks
(i guess they would be 5 holes)...
i'm not really into the 8 hole look

Ahhhhhhh:rolleyes:

I understand now. If I do upgrade to different wheels, I'll post it here first.

Checking In
 

Greetings, Coupe Owners.

I have a 1992 300CE Sportline...purchased in Dec '01 with 92K miles. It's 040 black with the 265 mushroom interior. I've added the stock option Silverstone 10-CD changer which is integrated with the Becker Radio/Tape player. It has the Full Sound system which I think sounds pretty good for an early '90s stock MB system.

I've put on some 8x16 8-hole wheels from an '95 SL500. The wheels had the paint stripped and then were polished to an almost chrome-like finish. Mounted on the wheels are 225/50x16 Nokian NRZi W-rated tires (169 mph sustained). These tires and wheels with the Sportline suspension makes this car really handle well.

We've had the windows tinted (helps the air conditioner cool) which came in handy on our trip to Las Vegas recently ( First Annual MBcoupes Gathering ). We put nearly 5,000 miles of high speed desert and mountain driving on her and she performed flawlessly.

Here's some pictures of Sophie.

I couldn't be happier with the "little" Mercedes coupe.

Best regards,
Steve Nervig
1971 K5 Blazer Ol' Blu
1979 240D Josephine
1985 K100RT Dolomite
1990 300E Emma
1992 300CE Sportline Sophie

Damn! I love those pictures!!! They make me want to buy an SEC!!!!

That's a nice black coupe you have!

BTW, Does tinting the windows really help cool the A/C? How dark is it?