Originally Posted by TylerH860

The M103-104 is a very capable motor that just screams when it gets to the redline like no other Mercedes motor I've experienced. There is plenty of go off the line, and in about any situation. The only real downside with this car is the high revving at highway speed, but the motor is so quiet that without a tach you'd never know. I don't really need another performance vehicle, and the simplicity/ruggedness of the motor is what attracted me to it. Its like a faster diesel engine without the diesel premium price tag that most have. I imagine I would be paying twice as much for a 300SDL with the same miles/condition, and not have all the later interior goodies.