Jim,

Yeah, I can believe that. I'd hope that MB would make some parts compatibility between the V8's and the V12's. That's one good thing about the V10's sold by Dodge--they were initially based on truck engines.

There is one good thing about the rarity/exclusivity of the 12 cylinder cars. They will be worth more as "oddities" (maybe never driven) in 20-ish years. Just like the M100's. Too bad though that MB won't make a bullet-proof 12 cylinder car. I'd hate for GM to come out with a V12 Cadillac or Vette and THAT be the only reliable V12 car.

Sholin

p.s. Nothing is more expensive to insure than a Chevy Z-28. Depreciation + insurance + tires = small fortune.

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Daily driver: '84 190D 2.2 5 spd.