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Old 06-21-2012, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tonkovich View Post
well, no rust bubbles. ( but we are in cali)

what was amazing was the handling; much improved from the s class of mid '80's. really grips the road.

but yes, the maintenance costs are prohibitive - except for my friend, who's a millionaire.

p.s. and yes, the power, even just for around town. it was fun, for a night.
The upkeep on any V12 will be high due to the amount of moving parts and it can be labor intensive due to how tight in the engine bay everything is. Knock on wood no issues.
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