I have an ML320, a 76 450SEL and just got a beautiful 89 420SEL in mint condition. Also have a Corvette, so am going to sell the 450SEL shortly; four cars is too many for one person to drive! I love the 420SEL; it was carefully handled by two owners who maintained it at the proper levels -- replacing or repairing everything that needed it. Perfect body and interior. I am looking forward to driving it quite a bit and think we should have a 420SEL "club" within the forum ..... ???

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1999 Mercedes ML320 87K
1992 Mercedes 300CE 89K
1995 Corvette 29K -- Sold Dec 09
1989 Mercedes 420SEL 99K -- (Sold 4/08)
1968 Mercedes 230S (106K) (Sold 9/06))
1976 Mercedes 450SEL 130K (Just sold - 06)
1961 Mercedes 220Sb (sold years ago)

I have a 1984 500 SEC with 287K. Runs great!

84 500 SEC, 287K
83 380 SL 142K
96 F250 150K

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Pic of my 420sel with euro lights. Has only 56k miles and is an exceptional car. Shows no wear at all even if it is an 18 yr old car(same age as me) Also some pics of my 560SEL and another of my 420

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Jeez, I feel like a hill-billy with my rig compared to some of these cherries I see on this thread. Oh well, it's my first one. That's the original antenna in the pic. I'm still trying to get the new antenna mast to retract into the mechanism right. Cost me $35. Probably should've sprung for a $100 used, intact, unit.

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1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K

I just got my first 126. I have had 123's and 124's but I love this car so far.

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Also my first 126. I also have a 123 coupe and a 114 sedan, and have previously owned other 114, 123, 124 and 201 models. I added the Lorinsers right away (still getting used to the chrome) - clear corners are in the mail, euro headlights will be added soon, and maybe some H&R springs.



After lowering, euros and clear corners...

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135,000 miles

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-1983 VW Rabbit LS Diesel (5speed, VNT/Giles build)

Here is my 1984 500sec, totally origional apart from the wheels. 127k with FSH

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There is a site just for coupe-lovers at www.mbcoupes.com in case you haven't seen it already. A lot of nice pictures of SEC's on that. Check out the 560SEC Euro Conversion page. How have you liked the 420SEC so far? I'm interested in getting a '90 or '91500 or 560SEC at some point. Any particular problems you've had with your 420 so far? Do you work on your cars yourself?

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Photos at www.mbcoupes.com (Members cars Jim Baubel, SF CA)
Co authored with Satish Tummala, site owner, buyers guide SEC/SEL in 1998.
History of car; Built 9-12-90, shipped to LA port Prep center in Long Beach 11/90, sold to CalStar MB,12/90 per DB build sheet from MB archives in Stuttgart; $84,500 MSRP (have photocopy) first owner took delivery 11/23/90 at 7 miles per MB dealer Vehicle Master inquiry, traded in 4-92, wholesaled out to Auto Auction, bought by JEM High Line import dealer in Hollywood, sold to owner of Beverly Hills Hotel 4/12/92 at 24,000 miles, (per conversation with). He sold 2/15/95 because wife thought was too flashy, wanted a BMW, he kept his Porsche. New owner kept it one year (per phone conversation) as interim car till he saved enough for a new SL, then traded
in on a new Silver '96 SL, in July 1996 he was a franchise owner of building cleaning service. Bought by me 11/09/06 with 50166 miles, now has 117400.
Longest I have ever owned a car. Have almost a complete history from new, complete books and all records since April 1992. Even cruise control instruction card that hangs from the steering wheel when new. No major problems to sort other than quirky AC. No accidents or rust. Always a California car; lower panels painted body color and mirrors too. Updated Alpine CD and custom fitted sheepskins, Weathertech mats.

Highly recommend these cars!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I currently have 3 560SEC's that are up and running and have owned a few other coupes over the years..as well as a 560SEL (my first 126)....great cars that are Easy to improve on..

Pictures of two of my coupes can be seen here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/vbpicgallery.php?do=hall&u=16023

More info on the white car can be seen on my webpage.
I would upload a few of my gray 89 coupe but the size limits here are rather low.. I do have some posted in my Benzworld gallery though


As Jim mentioned above, these cars are great...Out of all the Mercedes I have owned/driven etc the 560SEC is by far my favourite.

Jonathan

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Can't wait to go for a cruise....

i got a 300SD with 173,000mi. this is my first car and i keep planing to get these older benzs. awesome cars!!!!!!!

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1981 300 SD 213k miles "Stock for now"
1999 Super Duty 7.3L 113k miles
1981 300 SD 180k miles "Heavily modified" SOLD

Hey, YB, what kind of fuel mileage do you get with your 300SD?

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

dee, i havent caulculated it yet but i average around 475-500 mi per tank. of course i let it idle for a while before each use to get things warmed up. usually around 5-10 minutes. i mostly do city driving and some highway as i am a highschool student.

next time i fill up ill calculate it and report back to you.

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1981 300 SD 213k miles "Stock for now"
1999 Super Duty 7.3L 113k miles
1981 300 SD 180k miles "Heavily modified" SOLD