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Originally Posted by POS
The V8s have bigger brakes (more money), different suspension (more money), larger wheels (more money), and more engine parts (spark plugs, etc. - more money). Both are reliable, the V8s are much faster while getting only a point or two less in mpg, both have the same "other" problems - failing tranny, evap, wiring harness, etc.
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I agree with all that, but the one thing the V8 has in its favor is the head gaskets don't fail. The inline 6's have bad original head gaskets.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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