It was recommended that I post this on the tech forum:

Hello to all,

I am over from the roadfly bimmer boards. I am a current e23 735i owner. I have the opportunity to purchase a 91' 300 SEL from the original owner (a good friend of ours). Champagne with tan interior, about 100k miles. The car is mint (and I mean mint) inside and out, with all service comming from the dealer. Will keep it this weekend to test out. I know e23 Bimmers but I'm not up to speed with this model Benz. Any and all feedback would be appreciated (realibility, price, ect.)

TIA

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Maury Chatellier

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

You'll probably continue to be not up to speed with a 300SEL Even compared to an E23 a 300SEL is not a hot rod. Much more roomy and comfortable and probably handles better than an E23 with the exception of body roll. Acceleration and top speed aren't anything to write home about.

Sixto
95 S420
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD

Bullet-proof car, but no "bullet" about sums it up. If you're not in any great hurry, but want to travel in style, this is the car for you.
Very very safe also.

Gilly

I secong Gilly's opinion.

Good car and best for freeway drives, trips etc.

You have your bimmer for fast action, get the SEL for relaxation.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

The problem is I can only keep one. The 735 is my daily driver. Good condition for an 18 yo car, but still, its 18 yrs old. If I pick up the Benz, my Bimmer has got to go. Not enough space in the driveway.

PS: Don't tell the guys on the roadfly e23 board I'm lurking over here!

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Maury Chatellier

My 300sel is not as slow as folks seem to indicate.. It's no speed freak, but plenty fast to keep up with traffic.. On the highway, there is plenty of power to move around in traffic too..

And, it gets 20MPG.. Not bad for something slightly smaller than a school bus

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89 300SEL Money Pit

92 Blown Buick Ultra Pimpmobile 220K and adding 1K per week

88 Wagoneer Slightly modified (Not for soccer moms)

04 Kia Sedona with every option... NICE

Roll the dice!!!!!!

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD