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Todd W126 · #**209** 02-12-2003, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by turnne1
interesting point..as I have heard the same thing about the 140,124,210..etc..etc

........well the W126 design lasted 10+ years and the W140 lasted how long? I've read plenty of reviews when the W140 came out about the bland slab side design etc but I sure wouldn't call them ugly. They're very attractive cars in my opinion. My concern would be what kind of bankroll one would need for repairs for someone considering buying used W140. That whole AC evap mess is enough to scare me off. With a W126, the major repairs are basically climate control rebuild ( $400) , and on the V8 models, timing chain, upper guides, tensioner ( $650 ), steering box rebuild ( $400 ) and that's about it.

and while you are doing triple digits I am suer you would enjoy the ride and handling if the 140 over the 126 hands down

.......matter of opinion. I like the road feel of a W126. W140's prolly corner better tho, I'll give ya that.

as for the 8 hole wheels, I personally don't like those on a 126 and the stereo mods will not match the the interior lights etc of the 126...as I like to have my car remain looking very stock

.......matter of taste as far as the wheels go, and my number one priority, when buying a stereo isn't the color of the buttons. I like the fact that it's a HUGE upgrade from their stereo of the day. Mine enables me to play MP3's ( 160+ files on one CDR) so no need for bulky cd changers. FYI: you have several choices of what color the buttons can be on this model. Plus, I can pop the original stereo back in if and when I sell the car. There's somthing to be said for keeping a car stock but at some point you have tailor the car to fit one's needs. I think the original wheels ( 15-slot-plates) from the W126 are butt ugly and are difficult to keep clean, so again, they're in the shed in case I sell the car.

........Hey, if you're crazy for your W140, God bless you. Nuthin' wrong with that. If you got a good one that's been relatively maintanence free, be happy and keep it. I woulnd't buy one solely on their reputation for expensive repair bills. I don't think I'm alone in that regard either.