Fad,

you wrote:

"...I really wouldn't feel comfortable taking any stock W124 coupe over 90mph....unless one had lots and lots of abandoned straight track or salt bed- "

Have you put your E320 coupe on the track? I know you have an E500, among other cars.....but I'm curious about the coupe.

After my (albiet limited) track and autocross experience, driving the CE near the limits has made me gain confidence in the abilities of this car, not diminish them.

you wrote:

"a true performance oriented vehicle will be loads more satisfying to enjoy for sport driving and infinitely safer too"

I agree. I'm not attempting to draw any conclusions that a 124 coupe is a "true performance oriented vehicle" that say, a Z06 Vette may be - or any other sports car. But I don't drive a Vette, or a BMW M5, or a Subaru WRX. I'm a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast. I like all MB's. I just happen to own a W124 coupe at the moment, and am very satisfied (and impressed) with it.

Anyway, thanks for your post. I'm glad to see your opinions and have the opportunity to reply.

E.P.