For a daily driver having a huge engine is totally pointless. Just harder to work on and more expensive when it needs repair. Most of my driving is done at 70 or below....and 20-25 in the city. A 1 liter engine can move a car 25mph.....

I'll probably stick with a S320 if I ever get a W140....which I do hope to...as my next car (or additional to my W126)

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