Deezel,

I have a 108/280 SEL 4.5 and I love it. The car is built like a tank. It may be 27 years old, but that classic MB styling helps to keep it looking sharp. The ride is excellent, it does not have the air suspension (the 300's had that) but it just floats down the highway.

The 4.5 engine in this car is a rocket. It really gets up and goes. Big draw back is fuel comsumption. If you insist on playing rocketship, the mileage really sucks. If you drive moderately, only mashing the pedal when necessary, you can squeeze out about 12.5 MPG. No romps and you can top 13.

Interior room on the 280 SEL is very roomy, but with the front buckets, there is only seating for five. Lets put it this way, there is enough room between the front and rear that I couldn't reach back to swat one of the kids if I needed to. With the driver's seat all the way back, my almost 16 year old, has plenty of leg room and he's topping 6 feet.

I use mine as a daily driver. With the weight of the car, construction of a tank, and an engine that will move it out of the way in a hurry I feel very safe. Although, I must admit I will part with the 280 in a heartbeat if the right 300SD comes along.

If you get a 280 SEL 4.5, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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Mike Tangas
73 280 SEL