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Originally Posted by Lux
PM sent. I love my SD and my SDLs for different reasons. The SD is much simpler overall and mine runs like a scalded cat now that I have a new tranny installed and all the pressures and vacuum worked out.
That 603 motor seems to be more finicky, but is much smoother, much more quiet and more powerful when in proper tune.
I've read here more than a few times about the additional length of the SDL and city driving/parking, but never have had an issue with it.
I reckon, assuming you get a good example, you can't go wrong either way.
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Having parked a Suburban in NYC I am not afraid of the length of the SDL. I love my SD and would drop another engine in it but that would make three (original was going bad when I bought the car) and the body would still have rust issues.
How do you find the extra gadgets on the SDL? Do they work or do they take away from the tank-like reliability of a Benz?
What kind of mileage do you get on a 603? I have heard they they get better mileage than the 617 even with the extra weight of the car.
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