I'd go for a nice E-Class with V8 power. Yes, the W126 and the W140 are nice cars, but for that money you could get a very very nice example of an E420 or 400E.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.