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alabbasi · #16 10-10-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomguy

Just a cheaper CA find as an example:
1972 280se Benz 4.5 v8

But it's not an SE(L). I know that it does not make much of a difference, but I really like the SEL's. I would not consider buying an SE.

Palolo · #17 10-10-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

But it's not an SE(L). I know that it does not make much of a difference, but I really like the SEL's. I would not consider buying an SE.

My wife is 5'6" and she rides up front in my 108. The kid is 6 years old, and he rides in the back.

An SE works just fine for me right now.

When I'm (just) a little older and have a pair of Scandinavian mistresses that are 6'2" and riding in the back, I'll get an SEL.

alabbasi · #18 10-10-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Palolo

My wife is 5'6" and she rides up front in my 108. The kid is 6 years old, and he rides in the back.

An SE works just fine for me right now.

When I'm (just) a little older and have a pair of Scandinavian mistresses that are 6'2" and riding in the back, I'll get an SEL.

I didn't say that there was reason to the madness

vandor · #19 10-11-2013, 12:14 AM

>But it's not an SE(L). I know that it does not make much of a difference, but I really like the SEL's. I would not consider buying an SE.

Interesting. When I was shopping for a w108 I thought I wanted a SE, because it's lighter (like it makes a difference LOL), easier to park etc. But now that I ended up with a SEL I am very happy with it. I can put a lot of large things in the rear in front of the seat and if I scoot the passenger seat forward a bit my 5 yo can't kick it's seatback! Plus if we are parked he can just about play soccer back there :-)

Tomguy · #20 10-11-2013, 11:13 AM

I'm afraid to post this, Al might be tempted to grab it!
1969 Mercedes 280SEL set up for 351 Windsor

I swear Al, I'm not trying to feed your addiction more!

1971 280sel mercedes benz..mechanic special..
Now that's one hell of a deal, IMO. Even if more than just the head gasket is bad, it looks to be rust free and what little I can see of the MBTex shows it's in good shape.

alabbasi · #21 10-11-2013, 11:26 AM

That thing is probably a fireball. I bet if properly set up, it will smoke a 6.3. No need to worry about me snagging it. I'm just about to finalize a deal on a 3.5 which will keep me content for while. Pushing those 6.3's in and out of my garage was just not doing it for me

Tomguy · #22 10-11-2013, 12:22 PM

So are you trading the 6.3 for the 3.5 or something? Or are you still keeping them and just pushing them to the back for now

I wish I had a garage to get the car I want and work on it. But that's probably 18-20 years down the road now

alabbasi · #23 10-11-2013, 12:23 PM

I have two 6.3's. If the deal closes on the 3.5, I will probably dismantle one of the 6.3's and use it to make 1 nice 6.3 and 1 nice 3.5.

twinockchef · #24 10-11-2013, 06:10 PM

I believe there is a dig difference between the SE and SEL. The extra length and weight contribute to a more stable and smoother ride. Most importantly the extra room providers for a more comfortable ride for the back seat passengers.
I would rather have a SEL over my 111 coupe or even a 111 convertible.

vandor · #25 10-12-2013, 12:37 AM

>If the deal closes on the 3.5, I will probably dismantle one of the 6.3's and use it to make 1 nice 6.3 and 1 nice 3.5.

Feel free to leave the leftover 6.3 engine in my driveway :-)

dirtyharry · #26 10-12-2013, 11:19 AM

I have cast iron 3.5 parts if needed. I have seen a lot of W108's here in the Midwest, in the range of 1500-2000. Not many SEL's, and certainly no W109's. mostly 6's, I had an SEL parts car briefly, the thing was waaay too much car, just too long.