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6.3 | 14 | 73.68% | |
6.9 | 5 | 26.32% | |
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll |
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6.9 vs 6.3
Which do you prefer, and for what reasons?
Last edited by Tim's__Benz; 02-08-2004 at 08:41 PM. |
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I voted 6.3 because I think they look very deceiving. They do not look near as fast as they are. The 6.9 looks a little newer and possibly fast. I also like the looks of the 6.3 a little better. I am a 116 fan, but the 108 is a little better in my opinion.
Tim |
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Since you voted 6.3, I guess it's only natural for me to vote 6.9
-David
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Well I figured as much.
Tim |
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Looks like the popular vote goes with me, David.
Tim |
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How can you guys vote without having driven the cars?
Are we voting on styling?
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No, but that is all that some of us can go by. We are still young. We will drive them soon. I would really like some opinions from those who HAVE driven them, but, if you haven't, just say which one you WOULD prefer.
Tim |
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I say 6.9 because it seems a little more practical. Haven't heard as many horror stories withe the suspension and the 6.9 has a higher top end speed of like 145mph? Anyways, I LOVE them both. One day I'll have both sitting next to each other in my garage and i'll have to choose which one I'll drive that day. They'll both be black w/ black wheel covers. I think the wheel covers on w116's give it a prestigious look.
Have a Nice Day David
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6.3 has more power/torque I believe, and I LOVE the 108's style and suspension. (Yes I know a 6.3 is a 109 w/air suspension, but it can't be too much different... right?)
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I'm not a 'horsepower' type guy, so I won't try and figure it out, but maybe one of you guys will.
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Diddo Tim Last edited by Tim's__Benz; 02-08-2004 at 11:42 PM. |
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David was telling me that he had heard on the forum that the 6.9s ate up the transmissions that Mercedes put on them. I believe he said that Aaron had said this. Is this true? The 6.3s have a 3 speed and the 6.9s have a four speed, correct?
Thanks Tim |
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Other way around.
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The 6.3 handles better, is quicker, more stylish, and overall is a far funner car to drive.
The 6.9 is more practical, has a slightly (perhaps 5 MPH) higher top speed, is more modern in several ways, and is easier to live with as a daily driver. Neither car is hard on transmissions. 6.3s can be a bit hard on rear ends if abused, but this takes many many burnouts. Both are quite reliable and have a bad rap as to cost and reliability. The reason that they tend to be expensive to maintain, is that much of the required maintenance was never performed, and over the years this has piled up to the point where it is required. Once these cars are repaired, the repairs are good for another 10-20 years. The suspension on both cars is a good example of this. The air suspension of the 6.3 is both cheaper to repair and superior to the hydropneumatic suspension of the 6.9. I speak from authority -- I had low-mileage examples of both cars in my garage for around 4 years, and continue to drive the 6.3. I replaced the 6.9 with a 1994 E500. Cheers, Gerry |
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I have heard it said that the 6.9 is the 747 of Mercedes sadans (perhaps up to that time), and having driven both cars would more or less agree to that general lableing. The 6.3 however is the Old Man with lots of class & muscles , sort of like me, 60 and can still kick some hard ass. Except with the 6.3 it ant no fantacy.
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